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

Some fruits, like prickly pear, jackfruit, durian, and blackberries, are high in magnesium. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 June 2025

Gourd, jackfruit and pumpkin in a display cooler measured outside of the correct holding temperature. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025

Unexpected flavors swirl together, from whiskey naan; samosa with jackfruit; baked lamb nachos; cheese and prune kofta; and Queens Duck, a whole roast duck that takes 45 minutes to prepare, and is carved tableside and served with a rumani pancake and tamarind hoisin. —Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025

The salt-free formula leaves hair touchable and hydrated thanks to jackfruit and vitamin B5. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

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