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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Water brings out ripe grapefruit, a leafy herbalness, and a touch of ash.
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The most common grapefruit varieties include white, pink, and red.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Eating grapefruit can help boost your intake of many important nutrients.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025
Then grapefruit as well, a legendary combination that appears several times on this very list.
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Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The most common grapefruit varieties include white, pink, and red.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Eating grapefruit can help boost your intake of many important nutrients.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025
Then grapefruit as well, a legendary combination that appears several times on this very list.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 21 May. 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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