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

Added here is an artisanal tonic, along with lavender and grapefruit to up the floral bouquet. —Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025

Try citrus juice instead … from oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes. —Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025

Citrus fruits Lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits, and more! —Dr. Uma Naidoo, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025

Scientists in Israel found a way to crossbreed mandarins with grapefruits to create a version without the potentially harmful compounds. —Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Jan. 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