Blanch
verb
To become white or pale, often due to fear or shock.
Her face blanched when she heard the bad news.
Often appears as...
- face blanched
- blanched with fear
verb
To make something white or pale.
The hot sun had blanched the wood on the deck.
Often appears as...
- blanched the wood
- blanched in the sun
verb
To boil or scald food briefly.
You need to blanch the almonds before removing the skin.
Often appears as...
- blanch the almonds
- blanch before cooking
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To become white or pale, often due to fear or shock.
Her face blanched when she heard the bad news.
Often appears as...
- face blanched
- blanched with fear
verb
To make something white or pale.
The hot sun had blanched the wood on the deck.
Often appears as...
- blanched the wood
- blanched in the sun
verb
To boil or scald food briefly.
You need to blanch the almonds before removing the skin.
Often appears as...
- blanch the almonds
- blanch before cooking
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Fear Indicator
Used to describe a sudden loss of color in someone's face when they're scared.
I could tell he was terrified; his face blanched as we heard the strange noise.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Sometimes 'blanched' is used figuratively to express strong reactions, not just fear.
She blanched at the idea of skydiving; heights always petrified her.
Pro Tip 1/2Fear Indicator
Used to describe a sudden loss of color in someone's face when they're scared.
I could tell he was terrified; his face blanched as we heard the strange noise.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Sometimes 'blanched' is used figuratively to express strong reactions, not just fear.
She blanched at the idea of skydiving; heights always petrified her.
Pro Tip 1/2Fear Indicator
Used to describe a sudden loss of color in someone's face when they're scared.
I could tell he was terrified; his face blanched as we heard the strange noise.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Sometimes 'blanched' is used figuratively to express strong reactions, not just fear.
She blanched at the idea of skydiving; heights always petrified her.
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Video examples
D-L Stewart: Scenes from...
and defined in opposition to womanhood, what's between one's legs cannot be seen as having anything in common with womanhood. And this same acidic wash serves to blanch trans masculinity, making it fade into nothingness.
Video examples
The case for collaborativ...
and couchsurfing and time Mac's are going to become a part of everyday vernacular one of my favorite examples of collaborative lifestyles is called Blanchett it's a scheme in the UK that matches mr. Jones
Video examples
D-L Stewart: Scenes from...
and defined in opposition to womanhood, what's between one's legs cannot be seen as having anything in common with womanhood. And this same acidic wash serves to blanch trans masculinity, making it fade into nothingness.
Video examples
The case for collaborativ...
and couchsurfing and time Mac's are going to become a part of everyday vernacular one of my favorite examples of collaborative lifestyles is called Blanchett it's a scheme in the UK that matches mr. Jones
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Quote examples
Stella McCartney
British Designer
I'm obsessed with not chucking away food. I'm lucky enough to have a gardener, so we grow sweetcorn, tomatoes, beetroots, cabbages, pumpkins, lettuce. I'm trying to get into blanching it and freezing so I don't have to buy veg over the winter, but then you need loads of freezers, and that's not ideal.
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Jock Zonfrillo
When we blanch some ingredients in ash water it removes all their bitterness and astringency, which has opened up a new list of ingredients that we had never considered as edible.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Blanching the cloves removes the harsh and bitter bite of raw garlic.
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David Burtka
American Actor
I always have poached shrimp and blanched vegetables on hand.
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Judy Greer
American Actress
I love Cate Blanchett; I think she's brilliant.
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Stella McCartney
British Designer
I'm obsessed with not chucking away food. I'm lucky enough to have a gardener, so we grow sweetcorn, tomatoes, beetroots, cabbages, pumpkins, lettuce. I'm trying to get into blanching it and freezing so I don't have to buy veg over the winter, but then you need loads of freezers, and that's not ideal.
Quote examples
Jock Zonfrillo
When we blanch some ingredients in ash water it removes all their bitterness and astringency, which has opened up a new list of ingredients that we had never considered as edible.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Blanching the cloves removes the harsh and bitter bite of raw garlic.
Quote examples
David Burtka
American Actor
I always have poached shrimp and blanched vegetables on hand.
Quote examples
Judy Greer
American Actress
I love Cate Blanchett; I think she's brilliant.
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