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

Heidi blames the incident on mixing a sleeping pill with grapefruit juice, but Lizzie worries her sister might be struggling with the same addictions as their mother. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2025

Check with a doctor or pharmacist before eating grapefruit, which can interact with a long list of medications. —Kristin Canning, Health, 12 Nov. 2025

Citrus fruits include foods such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, limes, and lemons. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 2025

Lightly scented with notes of grapefruit, camellia flower, vanilla, and musk, the essence protects the hair from breakage and UV damage while reducing frizz. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grapefruit

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute

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