grapefruit

noun grape·fruit \ ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt \

Definition of grapefruit

1 plural grapefruit or grapefruits :a large round citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and a juicy somewhat tart pale yellow, pink, or reddish pulp

2 :a small citrus tree (Citrus paradisi) that produces grapefruit

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Add 1 or 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice, 1 tablespoon cooled syrup, 1/4 cup gin and 1/2 cup tonic water.

— charlotteobserver, "It’s the end of summer – celebrate with something better than a burger," 29 Aug. 2017
Aromas of dill, lychee, gooseberry and grapefruit leap from the glass, and those flavors are joined by savory elements and a slight brininess — a hearty rosé for a hearty, grilled fish.

— michael austin, chicagotribune.com, "White, rosé or red — many wines match grilled salmon," 24 Aug. 2017
Look for it on the label or in vitamin C-rich citrus fruit extracts such as grapefruit.

— nicole catanese, Cosmopolitan, "8 Acne-Fighting Ingredients You Need To Use Now," 23 Aug. 2017
Strain over fresh ice fill with grapefruit soda, stir, garnish and serve.

— kara studzinski, Esquire, "How to Turn College Spirits Into Grown-Up Cocktails," 22 Aug. 2017
One of the things Dina does that her G.T. counterpart would not do: ring a grapefruit around a banana and give her friends a vigorous blow-job tutorial.

— yohana desta, vanityfair.com, "Girls Trip Star Tiffany Haddish Is the Funniest Person Alive Right Now," 21 July 2017
Market Value: $60 Everyone deserves a home that smells like an Italian grapefruit farm.

— ashley weatherford, The Cut, "The Fanciest, Cheapest, and the Most Oddly Satisfying Beauty Items to Buy at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale," 21 July 2017
According to the Japan Times, the Internal Ball Camera (or Int-Ball), as the drone is called, is about the size of a grapefruit, measuring almost six inches across and weighing 2.2 pounds.

— brigit katz, Smithsonian, "Adorable Drone Helps Document Experiments on the International Space Station," 19 July 2017
The Revitalizing Shower Cocktail Body Wash contains grapefruit, mandarin and kiwi to refresh body and mind while the Hydrating Shower Cocktail Body Wash includes coconut, mango and papaya for a tropical feel.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Eyecatchers," 18 July 2017

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First Known Use of grapefruit

1814

GRAPEFRUIT Defined for English Language Learners

grapefruit

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Definition of grapefruit for English Language Learners

: a large yellow citrus fruit

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grapefruit

noun grape·fruit \ ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt \

Definition of grapefruit for Students

:a large citrus fruit with yellow skin

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