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

Smart brands like Amazi have revolutionized the fruit snack space—dehydrating everything from pineapple to jackfruit and plantains. —Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026

Crediting his chemical engineering background (and some cooking lessons from his daughter Carla), Hutchinson developed menu staples like jackfruit tacos and tamales made with olive oil. —Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025

Chickens scatter at our wheels, and scooters whizz past with saddlebags bulging with football-sized jackfruit. —Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2025

Fruit Tropical and Asian fruits like durian, lychee, green mangoes and jackfruit can be found in Milwaukee's Burmese shops. —Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 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