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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Know Heavier Is Better When selecting a grapefruit, weigh the fruit in your palm.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
These foods — like grapefruits, pickles, and leafy greens — are easy additions to your favorite holiday meals.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
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Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Know Heavier Is Better When selecting a grapefruit, weigh the fruit in your palm.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
These foods — like grapefruits, pickles, and leafy greens — are easy additions to your favorite holiday meals.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Citrus Fruits In various studies, oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits have had cholesterol-lowering effects.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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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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