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.
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She squeezed some grapefruit juice for me.
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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.
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.
