grapefruit

noun

grape·​fruit ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt 

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

Examples of grapefruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bright, energy boost of a perfume balances the notes of bergamot and grapefruit with a woody base of balsam fir and woody spices, plus tonka bean. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024

There was a Marg 818 with 818 Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice and agave for $11 and another Paloma made with 818 Tequila Blanco, grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice and soda water for $11. —Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024

Humpback whales eat small fish and krill, not seals, and their throats are only the size of a grapefruit, Gless said. —Christine Clarridge, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024

What Patrón does best is a paloma – a cocktail sure to rival your classic British gin and tonic – with citrussy and light grapefruit soda, and full-bodied and warm reposado tequila as the perfect complement. —Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 29 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

grapefruit

noun

grape·​fruit ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt 

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