grapefruit juice
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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
- the juice of grapefruits