grapefruit

[ˈɡreɪpfruːt]

grapefruit Definition

a large, round citrus fruit with a bitter taste, that has a lot of juice and is often eaten for breakfast.

Using grapefruit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grapefruit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I usually have grapefruit for breakfast.

  • Example

    She squeezed some grapefruit juice for me.

  • Example

    The salad was topped with grapefruit slices.

grapefruit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grapefruit

  • citrus paradisi

Phrases with grapefruit

  • a weight-loss diet that involves eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice before every meal

    Example

    She tried the grapefruit diet to lose weight.

  • a spoon with serrated edges used for eating grapefruit

    Example

    He used a grapefruit spoon to eat his grapefruit.

  • a single piece of grapefruit flesh separated from the rest of the fruit

    Example

    She added grapefruit segments to her salad.

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Summary: grapefruit in Brief

A 'grapefruit' [ˈɡreɪpfruːt] is a large, round citrus fruit with a bitter taste, often eaten for breakfast. It is known for its high juice content and is often used in salads or as a juice. The 'grapefruit diet' is a popular weight-loss diet that involves eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice before every meal.

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