jackfruit

noun

jack·​fruit ˈjak-ˌfrüt 

: a large tropical Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) related to the breadfruit that yields a fine-grained yellow wood and immense fruits which contain an edible pulp and nutritious seeds

also : its fruit

Examples of jackfruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cloaked in green, shaded by coconut, jackfruit, and banana trees, amid mangrove forests like a jungle lair or a scene from Lost. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Our jackfruit barbecue is tangy, hearty, and dressed with snappy cabbage slaw. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

In Seattle, that means the popular vegetarian jackfruit nachos and the Seattle dog take center stage. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Pea peptides and jackfruit polysaccharides join the mix to boost hydration and encourage airy lift, minus the frizz. — Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese jaca jackfruit, from Malayalam cakka

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jackfruit

• acute
• aleut
• astute
• beetroot
• breadfruit
• cheroot
• commute
• compute
• confute
• dilute
• dispute
• elute