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
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The fragrance opens with a burst of grapefruit balanced by soft jasmine and cedarwood.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Many of us mindfully sprinkle wheat germ on grapefruit or embrace whatever healthy food trend promises to deliver a longer lifespan, and what’s the harm of that?
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
These tarts from San Francisco restaurant Che Fico transform wintry fruits into a comforting treat: The semolina frangipane creates a light, airy base that cradles juicy rounds of grapefruit and orange.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
Grapefruit Grapefruit and grapefruit juice (including mixed juices that contain grapefruit as an ingredient) can slow the removal of buspirone from the body.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Many of us mindfully sprinkle wheat germ on grapefruit or embrace whatever healthy food trend promises to deliver a longer lifespan, and what’s the harm of that?
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
These tarts from San Francisco restaurant Che Fico transform wintry fruits into a comforting treat: The semolina frangipane creates a light, airy base that cradles juicy rounds of grapefruit and orange.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
Grapefruit Grapefruit and grapefruit juice (including mixed juices that contain grapefruit as an ingredient) can slow the removal of buspirone from the body.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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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
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