Used in a Sentence

grapefruit

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for grapefruit.

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While he's answering that, can you explain why you like grapefruit (if you like grapefruit) or don't like grapefruit (if you don't like grapefruit)?

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of grapefruit gathered in one view.

noun

The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

noun

The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of Citrus maxima and sweet orange.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for grapefruit.

noun

The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

noun

The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of Citrus maxima and sweet orange.

Example sentences

1

While he's answering that, can you explain why you like grapefruit (if you like grapefruit) or don't like grapefruit (if you don't like grapefruit)?

2

Saying they taste the same is like to saying orange juice tastes the same as lemon juice, and that both taste the same as grapefruit juice.

3

Not necessarily quite as good of an alternative, but it worked for ruby-red grapefruit.

4

If I really want one, I'll eat a banana or a grapefruit after a run.

5

Otherwise, I can't tell whether you are comparing apples to oranges or pears to grapefruit.

6

I find grapefruit repulsive as well, but would hardly condemn anyone for enjoying it.

7

If you can tell the difference between grapefruit juice and orange juice, you can tell the difference between a gabbiano, a monticello rioja and a generic merlot.

8

Toast, grapefruit, croissant - one of those, not all!

9

What does this add to colormath and grapefruit?

10

I start the day with a calorie-efficient meal (like oatmeal, grapefruit, and/or greek yoghurt) so I can eat better the rest of the day.

11

Two drugs could be very safe on their own, but in combination could cause serious adverse events or even lead to death (combining some drugs with grapefruit juice can be bad).

12

What's far more likely, though, is that manufacturing and transportation will both continue to get cheaper, communities will be even less bound by geography and people who grow their own grapefruit won't be doing so for economic reasons.

Quote examples

1

Ditto for his comments about living in "closer communities" and individuals growing their own grapefruit.

2

Bitch, please." or "Oh please, like you know the difference between a grape and a grapefruit.").

3

One recommended way of serving it is to grab a Grapefruit and "knead" it (as if it was dough) so that the juices are freed inside.

4

There are no "clinical trials" proving eating grapefruit is safe.

Proper noun examples

1

Bitterness - funny how the lips pucker from Grapefruit.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use grapefruit in a sentence?

While he's answering that, can you explain why you like grapefruit (if you like grapefruit) or don't like grapefruit (if you don't like grapefruit)?

What does grapefruit mean?

The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

What part of speech is grapefruit?

grapefruit is commonly used as noun.