grapefruit

noun
UK: /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/
US: /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/

  1. A large, round, yellow citrus fruit with a slightly sour taste.

    1. I eat a grapefruit for breakfast.
    2. She added some segments of fresh grapefruit to her morning fruit salad.

  2. The tree that this fruit grows on.

    1. The grapefruit tree is full of fruit.
    2. They planted a new grapefruit tree in their backyard orchard last spring.

Synonyms

pomelo
grapefruit verb

  1. To consume grapefruit.

    1. I grapefruit every morning.
    2. She likes to grapefruit before her daily workout session to boost her energy levels.
grapefruit adjective

  1. Having a flavor similar to a grapefruit.

    1. This juice has a grapefruit taste.
    2. The new soda has a refreshing grapefruit flavor that isn't too sweet.

  2. Of a pale pinkish-yellow colour, like that of a grapefruit's flesh.

    1. The wall was painted grapefruit pink.
    2. She chose a grapefruit-colored dress for the summer garden party and it was amazing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grapefruit" in English means: A large, round, yellow citrus fruit with a slightly sour taste., The tree that this fruit grows on..

The phonetic transcription of "grapefruit" is /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/ in British English and /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grapefruit": pomelo.

Example usage of "grapefruit": "I eat a grapefruit for breakfast.". More examples on the page.