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Grapefruit is an English word with synonyms like citrus. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Grapefruit in a sentence

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Grapefruit | Grapefruits

Grapefruit meaning

  1. The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of Citrus maxima and sweet orange.
  2. The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.
  3. Large breasts; by extension, a woman with large breasts.

Synonyms of Grapefruit

citrus citrus paradisi citrus tree citrus fruit citrous fruit

Using Grapefruit

  • The main meaning on this page is: The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of Citrus maxima and sweet orange. | The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree. | Large breasts; by extension, a woman with large breasts.
  • Useful related words include: citrus, citrus paradisi, citrus tree, citrus fruit.
  • In the example corpus, grapefruit often appears in combinations such as: grapefruit league, the grapefruit, and grapefruit.

Context around Grapefruit

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 9 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

speared 1× bitter 1× spoons 1× rums 1× final 1× four 1×

Often after:

league 5× soda 1× lime 1× sorbet 1× spoons 1× notes 1× offer 1× slice 1× toast 1× juice 1×

Sentence patterns with Grapefruit

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

begin the grapefruit league with 1× cross the grapefruit back with 1× grapefruit have a 1× grapefruit is more 1× grapefruit with grapefruit sorbet and 1× green to grapefruit juice 1× half a grapefruit toast and 1× hint of grapefruit that you 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

at tern club 1× best served chilled 1× but wells started 1× citrus fragrances like 1× expect pops of 1× fill with ice 1×

Common sentence endings:

a distinct minerality 1× and orange wheels 1× and sesame halva 1× appearances this spring 1× at home too 1× back with pummelo 1×

Words around Grapefruit

Just before it in the word index:

grape 365 grap 7 granz 24 granville 111 granum 5 granulosa 2

Just after it in the word index:

grapefruits 9 grapes 418 grapeseed 6 grapeshot 5 grapevine 99 grapevines 16

Similar in corpus frequency:

andes 134 anglia 134 antelope 134 atypical 134 autographs 134 bangs 134

Corpus analysis for Grapefruit

  • In this selection, "grapefruit" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, speared, bitter, spoons, league, soda and lime stand out and add context to how "grapefruit" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include begin the grapefruit league with and cross the grapefruit back with. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "grapefruit" sits close to words such as andes, anglia and antelope, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with grapefruit

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The Grapefruit League was born. (5 words)

I also ordered a grapefruit, and soda non-alcoholic drink. (10 words)

Top with grapefruit soda, then garnish with speared grapefruit, lime and orange wheels. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

At Tern Club, a tropical bar in Knoxville, Tennessee, Herbstura spices up the house Zombie and Jet Pilot (rums, grapefruit and lime, cinnamon syrup, falernum, Herbstura), but owner Jocelyn Morin finds it to be a versatile ingredient at home, too. (40 words)

On the very first day of the Grapefruit League in February, the Braves and Red Sox actually had a game end on a “clock-off” — a pitch-clock violation on the last “pitch” (not that the pitch was ever thrown). (40 words)

Expect pops of grapefruit that lift a juicy and surprisingly full-bodied palate of strawberries and cherries that would work well at a barbecue or even with an afternoon tea – not least because of its glamorous rose gold bottle. (39 words)

Example sentences (20)

Top with grapefruit soda, then garnish with speared grapefruit, lime and orange wheels.

Pastry chef Saeko Nemoto fills a hollowed-out grapefruit with grapefruit sorbet and rose lokum candy and tops it with tuile and sesame halva.

So, one way to get a sweeter, less bitter grapefruit (other than salting it) was to cross the grapefruit back with pummelo.

Grapefruit is more commonly halved and eaten out of the skin with a spoon. citation There are special spoons ( grapefruit spoons ) with serrated tips designed for this purpose.

At Tern Club, a tropical bar in Knoxville, Tennessee, Herbstura spices up the house Zombie and Jet Pilot (rums, grapefruit and lime, cinnamon syrup, falernum, Herbstura), but owner Jocelyn Morin finds it to be a versatile ingredient at home, too.

Best served chilled, they are aromatic, light wines with lemon and grapefruit notes and a distinct minerality.

But Wells started his final Grapefruit League game Saturday, and it was easily his best outing of the spring.

Citrus: Fragrances like lemon, orange, and grapefruit offer a refreshing burst of energy and invigoration, perfect for uplifting and revitalizing your space.

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Expect pops of grapefruit that lift a juicy and surprisingly full-bodied palate of strawberries and cherries that would work well at a barbecue or even with an afternoon tea – not least because of its glamorous rose gold bottle.

Fill with ice cubes and garnish with a grapefruit slice and a sprig of rosemary.

Grapefruit have a place in the pantheon of citrus trees, but that place is slightly below the lofty perch that oranges occupy.

I also ordered a grapefruit, and soda non-alcoholic drink.

On the very first day of the Grapefruit League in February, the Braves and Red Sox actually had a game end on a “clock-off” — a pitch-clock violation on the last “pitch” (not that the pitch was ever thrown).

Regularly we hear about foods, ranging from avocados and apple cider vinegar to grapefruit and green tea, that purportedly have special powers to melt away pounds.

The drink was fresh, light, and bubbly – one member of the group said it had “Fresca vibes” – with the hint of grapefruit that you would expect in a paloma.

The Grapefruit League was born.

The left-hander didn’t allow an earned run in his four Grapefruit League appearances this spring.

The men would have a Full English, including eggs, bacon, mushrooms, kippers and grilled kidneys - while the women would have 'sliced fruit, half a grapefruit, toast and coffee delivered to their rooms'.

The Mets begin the Grapefruit League with split-squads, facing the Astros (in West Palm Beach) and Marlins (in Port St. Lucie).

There appeared to be different drink options on the table from orange to green to grapefruit juice.

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Common combinations with grapefruit

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "grapefruit" in a sentence?
An example: "Top with grapefruit soda, then garnish with speared grapefruit, lime and orange wheels." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "grapefruit" from authentic English texts.
What does "grapefruit" mean?
Grapefruit means: The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of Citrus maxima and sweet orange.
What are synonyms of "grapefruit"?
Common synonyms of "grapefruit" include: citrus, citrus paradisi, citrus tree, citrus fruit, citrous fruit.
How many example sentences with "grapefruit" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "grapefruit", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.