Grapefruit: meaning, definitions and examples

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grapefruit

 

[ หˆษกreษชpหŒfruหt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fruit type

A grapefruit is a large, citrus fruit known for its tangy and slightly bitter flavor. It is typically round or oval, with a yellow or pink skin and can have a range of flesh colors from white to pink to red. Grapefruits are often consumed fresh or juiced and are commonly included in breakfast dishes or salad recipes. They are also celebrated for their health benefits, including high vitamin C content and potential weight-loss properties.

Synonyms

citrus, fruit, pomelo

Examples of usage

  • I added grapefruit to my morning smoothie.
  • He ordered a grapefruit salad for lunch.
  • Grapefruit juice can be refreshing on a hot day.
  • Many people enjoy eating grapefruit with sugar.
  • The grapefruit's sour taste contrasts nicely with sweet dishes.

Translations

Translations of the word "grapefruit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น toranja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเฅ‡เคชเคซเฅเคฐเฅ‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grapefruit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jeruk bali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะตะนะฟั„ั€ัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grejpfrut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒฌใƒผใƒ—ใƒ•ใƒซใƒผใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pamplemousse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pomelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท greyfurt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ชฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูŠุจ ูุฑูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grepfruit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grepfrรบt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‘ก่„ๆŸš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grenivka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ greipfrรบtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะตะนะฟั„ั€ัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ˜แƒคแƒ แƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ greyfrut

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pomelo

Etymology

The term 'grapefruit' first appeared in the English language in the 18th century, derived from a comparison to grapes due to the way they grow in clusters on trees. The fruit itself is thought to have originated in the Caribbean, specifically on the island of Barbados, as a hybrid of the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and the pomelo (Citrus maxima). Grapefruits were initially known as 'forbidden fruit' before adopting the current name, emphasizing their exotic nature. As cultivation methods improved and the fruit's popularity spread, especially in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries, grapefruits became a staple in many diets, celebrated for their refreshing taste and nutritional value. Today, they are grown in several countries, with the most significant production occurring in Florida and Texas.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,977, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.