blanch — to become white or pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become white or pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness
Pronunciation (IPA): /blæntʃ/
Korean meaning: 창백해지다, 하얗게 되다 (충격이나 두려움으로)
Korean pronunciation: **블**랜치
Example Sentences
- My mom blanched when I told her I wanted to become a professional gamer instead of a doctor.
- The chef blanched the broccoli for exactly 30 seconds to keep it crispy.
- He blanched at the thought of having to give a speech in front of 500 people.
blanch
VERB//blæntʃ//
to become white or pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness
a teenager slowly opens a heavy wooden door expecting to find an empty room. Suddenly, a costumed figure jumps out from behind the door with arms raised dramatically. The teenager's face instantly drains of all color, turning completely white and pale. Their eyes widen in terror as they stumble backward against the wall. Other visitors in the haunted house background also react with startled expressions. The person's skin shows a stark contrast from normal color to ghostly white. someone blanching from sudden fear and shock
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'blanc' meaning 'white.' Originally meant 'to make white,' later expanded to describe faces turning pale from shock and the cooking technique of briefly boiling vegetables.
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📝Examples
“My mom blanched when I told her I wanted to become a professional gamer instead of a doctor.”
“The chef blanched the broccoli for exactly 30 seconds to keep it crispy.”
“He blanched at the thought of having to give a speech in front of 500 people.”
“She blanched the spinach before adding it to the lasagna, just like her Italian grandmother taught her.”
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