Grapefruits Meaning in English
word · lemma: grapefruit
ˈɡɹeɪpˌfɹuts
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ɡɹˈeɪpfɹuːts
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Definition
Large, round citrus fruits with a slightly bitter and sour taste, similar to a larger orange. "Grapefruits" is simply the plural of "grapefruit".
Usage & Nuances
Always used as a noun. Common collocations: 'eat grapefruits', 'slice grapefruits', 'grapefruit juice'. Be aware that 'grapefruit' (singular) refers to one fruit, 'grapefruits' to more than one.
Spanish: pomelos - toronjasPortuguese (BR): toranjas - grapefruitsPortuguese (PT): toranjasChinese (Simplified): 葡萄柚Chinese (Traditional): 葡萄柚Hindi: चकोतराArabic: جريب فروتBengali: গ্রেপফ্রুটRussian: грейпфрутыJapanese: グレープフルーツVietnamese: bưởiKorean: 자몽Turkish: greyfurtlarUrdu: چکوترےIndonesian: jeruk bali
Example Sentences
We bought three grapefruits at the market.
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Grapefruits are a good source of vitamin C.
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She peeled two grapefruits for breakfast.
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Do you want some grapefruits in your fruit salad?
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Those grapefruits look really fresh today.
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I don't usually like grapefruits, but these are surprisingly sweet.
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