grapefruit
4 synonyms for grapefruit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large, round citrus fruit with a tart, slightly bitter flavor, ranging from pale yellow to pink or red inside.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
grapefruit tree
Citrus × paradisi
Citrus sinensis × Citrus grandis
Citrus sinensis × Citrus maxima
How to use grapefruit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
grapefruit juice
pink grapefruit
half a grapefruit
Etymology
Likely from "grape" plus "fruit," referring to the way the fruit grows in cluster-like bunches on the tree, similar to grapes.
Full origin of grapefruit →Frequently asked questions
What does “grapefruit” mean?
The word “grapefruit” means a large, round citrus fruit with a tart, slightly bitter flavor, ranging from pale yellow to pink or red inside. In plain terms, a tart citrus fruit, popular at breakfast and known for its slightly bitter edge.
How do you pronounce “grapefruit”?
“Grapefruit” is pronounced GRAYPF-root (/ˈɡɹeɪ̯pfɹut/ in IPA).
How do you use “grapefruit” in a sentence?
Here is “grapefruit” used in a sentence: “She sprinkled sugar over half a grapefruit for breakfast.”
What is another word for “grapefruit”?
Words with a similar meaning to “grapefruit” include grapefruit tree, Citrus × paradisi, Citrus sinensis × Citrus grandis and Citrus sinensis × Citrus maxima.
What part of speech is “grapefruit”?
“Grapefruit” is a noun.
Is “grapefruit” a common word?
“Grapefruit” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
