Definition

Noun: - The liquid extract obtained from grapefruits: This refers to the juice that is squeezed or pressed from the pulp of grapefruit, a large, round citrus fruit with a slightly bitter and tangy flavor. It is commonly consumed as a beverage.

Usage

• As a beverage or ingredient: "Grapefruit juice" is typically used to describe the drink itself or as a component in recipes, cocktails, or smoothies.
  • I drink a glass of grapefruit juice every morning with breakfast.
  • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of fresh grapefruit juice.

Advanced Usage

• In dietary or health contexts: Often discussed for its nutritional properties, such as being a source of vitamin C, or for its potential interactions with certain medications.
  • Patients on statins are sometimes advised to avoid grapefruit juice.
• In commercial or product descriptions: Used to label a specific type of juice product for sale.
  • The supermarket stocks several brands of not-from-concentrate grapefruit juice.

Variants and Related Words

• Grapefruit (noun): The citrus fruit from which the juice is derived.
  • She added a slice of grapefruit to her glass.
• Juice (noun): The general liquid extract from fruits or vegetables.
  • Orange juice is more popular than grapefruit juice.

Synonyms

• Citrus juice: A broader category that includes juices from citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
• Pomelo juice: Juice from a closely related citrus fruit, though typically less common and slightly different in flavor.

Notes on Meaning

• This term specifically denotes the juice from grapefruits. It is a compound noun where "grapefruit" modifies the type of "juice." It does not refer to the fruit itself or to juice from other citrus fruits unless specified.

Noun

1. the juice of grapefruits