grapefruit
noun
grape·fruit
ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt 
1
plural grapefruit or grapefruits
: a large round citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and a juicy somewhat tart pale yellow, pink, or reddish pulp
2
: a small citrus tree (Citrus paradisi) that produces grapefruit
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Its smooth character and velvety texture are not lost when mixed with the bittersweet taste of grapefruit, and the salted rim enhances the inherent minerality.
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Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The fiber in grapefruit helps regulate bowel movements and keeps the gut microbiome healthy.1718
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—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Half of a grapefruit provides 43% (for men) or 52% (for women who aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding) of the daily vitamin C target.16
Vitamin A is important for healthy vision, immune function, and normal growth and development.17
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—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025
Add the grapefruit and sugar to the canister of a blender.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
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Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The fiber in grapefruit helps regulate bowel movements and keeps the gut microbiome healthy.1718
How Much Fiber a Day?
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Half of a grapefruit provides 43% (for men) or 52% (for women who aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding) of the daily vitamin C target.16
Vitamin A is important for healthy vision, immune function, and normal growth and development.17
10.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025
Add the grapefruit and sugar to the canister of a blender.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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grapefruit
noun
grape·fruit
ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt
1
plural grapefruit or grapefruits
: a large citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and a highly flavored somewhat acid juicy pulp
2
: a tree that bears grapefruit
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