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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The drink menu includes craft cocktails like an ancho margarita made with grapefruit and cinnamon, and Patio Views, a drink made with gin, watermelon and coconut.
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The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Get the recipe > Hemingway Special At Floridita bar, this daiquiri tart with fresh grapefruit and lime juices was a regular order of author Ernest Hemingway.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
Runner-up: Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA Decently hoppy with a back end of grapefruit that’s a bit too bitter to be enjoyable.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Crisp, distinct, tropical aromas of grapefruit and lime.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
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 Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Get the recipe > Hemingway Special At Floridita bar, this daiquiri tart with fresh grapefruit and lime juices was a regular order of author Ernest Hemingway.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
Runner-up: Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA Decently hoppy with a back end of grapefruit that’s a bit too bitter to be enjoyable.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Crisp, distinct, tropical aromas of grapefruit and lime.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
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
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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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