grapefruit

noun

grape·​fruit ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt 

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

Examples of grapefruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This Father's Day cocktail recipe features fresh lime and grapefruit juice. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024

As for the finished product, the Surveyor 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is a zippy and balanced white with notes of citrus, green apple, and grapefruit zest. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024

Method: Build the cocktail in a highball glass; start with high quality ice, then add the fresh grapefruit juice, cherry liqueur and whisky. —Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

If that’s not enough to boost your mood, the moisturizing lotion has a light grapefruit scent. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024

The cocktail menu has 10 specialty cocktails, including the Fifth & Rosemary with tequila, sparkling wine, grapefruit bitters, passion fruit and rosemary. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024

Moisten the rim of your favorite cocktail glass with a lime wedge and dip it in the salt. – Add the grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice and agave to a cocktail shaker with ice. —Corey Inscoe, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

Fresh Fava ‘Ceviche’ With Grapefruit And Chilies This vegetarian spin on ceviche uses fresh fava beans in place of fish and both lime juice and grapefruit for tartness with Fresno chiles for heat. —Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024

Some of the strongest storms could potentially produce hailstones bigger than a softball or grapefruit. —Mary Gilbert, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

grapefruit

noun

grape·​fruit ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt 

1

plural grapefruit or grapefruits : a large citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and a highly flavored somewhat acid juicy pulp

2

: a tree that bears grapefruit