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blanch

[blæntʃ]

blanch Definition

  • 1to make vegetables or fruit pale by immersing briefly in boiling water
  • 2to become pale suddenly due to fear or shock
  • 3to bleach or whiten something by removing its color

Using blanch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blanch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Blanch the green beans in boiling water for two minutes.

  • Example

    She blanched at the sight of the blood.

  • Example

    The sun had blanched the curtains to a pale yellow.

  • Example

    The hair on his head was blanched white.

blanch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blanch

Antonyms for blanch

Phrases with blanch

  • to become pale or colorless, especially due to fear or shock

    Example

    She blanched out when she heard the news.

  • to remove the skin from fruits or vegetables by blanching them in boiling water

    Example

    Blanch off the tomatoes before making the sauce.

  • a cooking technique that involves blanching food in boiling water and then immediately plunging it into ice water to stop the cooking process

    Example

    To prepare green beans for a salad, blanch and shock them first.

Origins of blanch

from Old French 'blanchir', meaning 'to whiten'

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Summary: blanch in Brief

The verb 'blanch' [blæntʃ] has three main meanings: to make vegetables or fruit pale by briefly immersing them in boiling water, to become pale suddenly due to fear or shock, and to bleach or whiten something by removing its color. It can be used in phrases like 'blanch out' and 'blanch and shock.'