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

If that’s not enough to boost your mood, the moisturizing oil has a light grapefruit scent—and it’s vouched for by the pros. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025

Capturing the essence of the juicy center of a grapefruit, the black-to-grapefruit red gradient model and complementing strap round out the new collection launch. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 June 2025

In addition to the brand’s original flavors like wild cherry and summer strawberry, new flavors include mountain blackberry, citrus medley and grapefruit essence. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 June 2025

Beneath a grapefruit tree on the road that rings the Polynesian island of Rurutu, my six-year-old daughter stuck out her thumb. —Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grapefruit

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute

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