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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This cocktail features Tanqueray Gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, fresh pink grapefruit juice, sugar syrup and grapefruit, for garnish.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
How does grapefruit interact with medication in the first place?
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Don’t skip on the fun cocktail menu with inventive drinks like the Rhinestone Cowboy (a mixture of yuzu liqueur, sparkling sake, and Champagne) or the Eastbound & Down, a refreshing little number made of gin and grapefruit juice.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025
A touch of grapefruit essential oil imparts a refreshing, uplifting scent.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
How does grapefruit interact with medication in the first place?
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Don’t skip on the fun cocktail menu with inventive drinks like the Rhinestone Cowboy (a mixture of yuzu liqueur, sparkling sake, and Champagne) or the Eastbound & Down, a refreshing little number made of gin and grapefruit juice.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025
A touch of grapefruit essential oil imparts a refreshing, uplifting scent.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 27 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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