grapefruit

noun

grape·​fruit ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt How to pronounce grapefruit (audio)
1
plural grapefruit or grapefruits : a large round citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and a juicy somewhat tart pale yellow, pink, or reddish pulp
2
: a small citrus tree (Citrus paradisi) that produces grapefruit

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It was bottled at 44.9 percent ABV and is said to have notes of crisp green apple and pears, fresh pineapple, grapefruit, lime, honeysuckle, and nutmeg spice on the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024 AlUla also has over 200,000 citrus trees (like lemons, oranges, and grapefruits). Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024 Plus, the light, refreshing scent of pink grapefruit and fresh rose will leave your hair smelling amazing without being overpowering. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024 Showcase of Citrus sustained some damage to its screen buildings for growing grapefruit, Arnold said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grapefruit 

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of grapefruit was in 1814

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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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grapefruit

noun
grape·​fruit ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt How to pronounce grapefruit (audio)
1
plural grapefruit or grapefruits : a large citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and a highly flavored somewhat acid juicy pulp
2
: a tree that bears grapefruit

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