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 palate is clean and crisp with grapefruit flavors, black pepper, and a touch of sweetness.
—
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The brand also has a Detoxifying Body Oil that’s formulated with extracts like rosemary oil, grapefruit oil, and peppermint oil that are designed to be used with the tool.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
Store oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes at room temp for a week or in the fridge for up to 1 month, Brekke advises.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
Packed with grapefruit extract to purify and ceramides to shield against environmental stressors, this Best of Beauty Award winner leaves your scalp refreshed and your hair soft without drying it out.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for grapefruit 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The brand also has a Detoxifying Body Oil that’s formulated with extracts like rosemary oil, grapefruit oil, and peppermint oil that are designed to be used with the tool.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
Store oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes at room temp for a week or in the fridge for up to 1 month, Brekke advises.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
Packed with grapefruit extract to purify and ceramides to shield against environmental stressors, this Best of Beauty Award winner leaves your scalp refreshed and your hair soft without drying it out.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for grapefruit
Dictionary Entries Near grapefruit
Cite this Entry
“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share