How to Use grapefruit in a Sentence

grapefruit

noun
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the grapefruit zest.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 2 June 2022
  • This helps reduce the size of the uterus, which should be about the size of a grapefruit, and firm.
    Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 2 Oct. 2022
  • The youngest, the blanco, is briny with hints of grapefruit peel, Ochoa says.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Some were the size of kiwis and lemons; others, the size of grapefruits.
    Anna Holmes, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Use the zest to flavor the batter and save the juice to make a homemade grapefruit glaze.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The orb is shiny and about the size of a large grapefruit, and was built with the help of a top Apple designer.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 July 2023
  • Once baked, dip the cookies in creamy white chocolate to balance out the grapefruit zest in the dough.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The satellite itself is an aluminum sphere the size of a grapefruit.
    Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Light and fresh, the mix of fresh grapefruit, lily of the valley, and black currant, is just lovely.
    Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The scent of grapefruit trees had never been more pungent.
    Hamilton Cain, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2023
  • But that leaves grapefruit in a bit of a weird position.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2022
  • The game’s name comes from the Malay word for kick (sepak) and the Thai word for the woven ball, which is roughly the size of a large grapefruit.
    David Gardner, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The drinks come in four flavors — black cherry, peach, grapefruit and lime.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Slight lemon-lime with grapefruit on the finish along with the dry-spice flavor from the coriander.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 8 Jan. 2023
  • Collins stirred it up and served it with a slice of fresh grapefruit, and both gentlemen, pleased, agreed that the drink deserved a name.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022
  • Add fruit wedges: Garnish with a grapefruit or lime wedge, and enjoy!
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
  • Check out the 500 lumen version, which is slightly larger (about the size of a grapefruit).
    The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Top notes of pink pepper, grapefruit and galbanum enrich the nose with a spicy, sweet scent.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The palomas are balanced nicely, with a slight bitter tinge from the grapefruit juice.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Housed in a matte black, glass vessel its aroma — a blend of patchouli, neroli, and grapefruit — sparks the vibe of a winters' night.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The new cans will be available in three of the brand's flavor: sparkling grapefruit, sparkling lemon lime, and Meyer lemon club soda.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • Bright, crisp, clean and fresh aromas that include grapefruits and lime.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
  • This has floral notes along with Meyer Lemon flavors with grapefruit more on the nose than palate.
    cleveland, 15 May 2022
  • With none of the bitterness of fresh grapefruit, but all of the citrus flavor, our tasters could have sipped on these cans all day long.
    Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping, 3 June 2022
  • Fruity top notes of grapefruit and lemon, balanced with the clean spice of mint and pink pepper, ensure the fragrance smells clean and fresh even amongst the earthy base.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The delicate, fresh scent of Chance is as light and airy as a silk scarf blowing in the wind, with notes of grapefruit and quince over jasmine and white musks.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2022
  • The other flavors are spicy (with jalapeño), Rio Red grapefruit and prickly pear.
    Robin Soslow, Chron, 22 Aug. 2022
  • To save prep time, peel and cut the orange and grapefruits in advance and store them in an airtight container.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • There is spice, espresso and chocolate on the palate, along with some stone fruit, candied orange and grapefruit.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2022
  • This one gives off a light hint of citrus, from grapefruit and geranium notes.
    Lisa Lombardi, wsj.com, 11 Sep. 2023

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