Meaning & Definition of word "Grapefruit"

Grapefruit

/ˈɡreɪp.fruːt/

1. A large, round citrus fruit with a yellow or pink rind and a sour to semi-sweet taste.
- Example: She started her day with a juicy grapefruit for breakfast.
2. The tree that produces grapefruit, which is a hybrid of the sweet orange and the pomelo.
- Example: The grapefruit tree in the backyard is laden with fruit this season.
3. The specific color associated with the fruit, often used in design and fashion.
- Example: She chose a grapefruit shade for her living room, giving it a fresh and vibrant look.

The word 'grapefruit' comes from the resemblance of the fruit's clusters to grape clusters.

grapefruit diet:

A diet that emphasizes the consumption of grapefruit for weight loss.

grapefruit juice:

Juice extracted from grapefruits, often consumed as a beverage.

citrus:

Relating to a large family of fruiting trees and shrubs that includes grapefruit.

pomelo:

A large citrus fruit, from which grapefruit is derived.

Meaning: A term used in certain contexts to refer to a pink or red grapefruit, often implying a sweeter taste.

Example Sentence: I prefer the sweeter grapefruits for my morning juice.

Meaning: Used in some dietary contexts to refer to weight loss techniques involving grapefruit.

Example Sentence: She's trying out the grapefruit diet to shed some pounds.