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

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

Stop by for the usual in-season ingredients (tomatoes, mangoes, squash), and discover new and exotic fruit like jackfruit, sugar apples, and guanabana. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Here, chef Ishan interprets familiar flavours afresh, turning guavas into a delicate cheesecake, jackfruit into nihari, and charred melon into carpaccio. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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