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
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Stone fruit and tangerine join the red-berry party, accompanies by flecks of pink grapefruit.
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Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Stir to combine, garnish with a slice of lime or grapefruit, and enjoy!
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Acidity: The acidity is bright and fresh, like biting into a grapefruit.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2025
Half of a grapefruit provides fiber, potassium, folate, and 10 g of sugar.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
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Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Stir to combine, garnish with a slice of lime or grapefruit, and enjoy!
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Acidity: The acidity is bright and fresh, like biting into a grapefruit.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2025
Half of a grapefruit provides fiber, potassium, folate, and 10 g of sugar.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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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
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