Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blanche
verb
/blæntʃ/
Definition
To make white or pale, or to become pale.
Examples
- She had to blanche the vegetables before adding them to the stir-fry.
- He blanched at the sight of the oncoming storm.
Meaning
The term refers to the action of turning something white, often used in cooking or to describe a person’s appearance when they become pale from fear or shock.
Synonyms
- whiten
- fade
- lighten
- bleach
