How to Use grapefruit in a Sentence

grapefruit

noun
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the grapefruit zest.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 2 June 2022
  • By the end of the week, the mound was as big as a half-grapefruit.
    — Amy Sutherland, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2018
  • This helps reduce the size of the uterus, which should be about the size of a grapefruit, and firm.
    — Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 2 Oct. 2022
  • Finish each drink with a twist of the grapefruit over the top.
    — Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, 26 Aug. 2019
  • The youngest, the blanco, is briny with hints of grapefruit peel, Ochoa says.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2023
  • One of the desserts is a grapefruit-and-fennel vacherin.
    — Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Garnish by placing the twist of grapefruit peel and the sprig of thyme in the drink.
    — Sonia Rao, chicagotribune.com, 29 June 2018
  • Ask for the Yoko, a mix of mezcal, and grapefruit juice.
    — Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 4 June 2018
  • Cut away the peel and white pith of orange and grapefruit.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 1 July 2019
  • Some were the size of kiwis and lemons; others, the size of grapefruits.
    — Anna Holmes, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2023
  • This grapefruit grows to 8-12 feet tall and is very hardy.
    — oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2021
  • There’s the grapefruit that makes her think of Graham and Lane.
    — Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2020
  • Rub a slice of grapefruit or lime on the rim of a glass and dip rim of glass into the salt.
    — Fox News, 30 May 2021
  • Use the zest to flavor the batter and save the juice to make a homemade grapefruit glaze.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Add the grapefruit juice, lemongrass syrup, juice from the lime wedges and a pinch of sea salt.
    — Kellie Hwang, azcentral, 3 July 2018
  • Breakfast might be eggs one day and a grapefruit the next.
    — WSJ, 16 June 2019
  • The fruit tastes like a cross between lemons and grapefruit.
    — oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Add egg yolks and grapefruit zest and juice and whisk to combine.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 8 Mar. 2019
  • Those are lichens growing on the surface of the grapefruit bark.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Try it with tonic and lime, or with a splash of grapefruit liqueur.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 2 July 2018
  • Fresh, whole lemons, limes, grapefruit — keep them handy, and change them up.
    — Clay Risen, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2020
  • Instructions: With a sharp knife, cut the rind and pith away from the whole grapefruit.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 9 Dec. 2020
  • Best cocktail?I like a grapefruit Paloma and a French 75.
    — Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2018
  • The orb is shiny and about the size of a large grapefruit, and was built with the help of a top Apple designer.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 July 2023
  • Once baked, dip the cookies in creamy white chocolate to balance out the grapefruit zest in the dough.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Fill the salt-rimmed glass with ice, and pour the tequila-grapefruit juice and sparkling water over the ice and serve.
    — Kim Pierce, Dallas News, 4 Sep. 2020
  • Peel and slice the grapefruit and avocados, add to the bowl.
    — Christopher Ros, Glamour, 21 July 2021
  • Fill the glass with ice then garnish with a thin wheel of fresh pink/red grapefruit down the inside of the glass.
    — Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Grapefruit Grapefruit and grapefruit juice (including mixed juices that contain grapefruit as an ingredient) can slow the removal of buspirone from the body.
    — Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Scented Large Tumbler Candle Just like a refreshing glass of lemonade, this candle features strawberry, lemon, and grapefruit notes for a citrusy, sweet aroma.
    — Ali Faccenda, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025

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