pomme blanche

[ French pawm -blahnsh ]

/ French pɔm ˈblɑ̃ʃ /

Save This Word!

noun, plural pommes blanches

[French pawm -blahnsh]. /French pɔm ˈblɑ̃ʃ/.

QUIZ

ARE YOU A TRUE BLUE CHAMPION OF THESE "BLUE" SYNONYMS?

We could talk until we're blue in the face about this quiz on words for the color "blue," but we think you should take the quiz and find out if you're a whiz at these colorful terms.

Question 1 of 8

Which of the following words describes “sky blue”?

navy

beryl

azure

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Meet Grammar Coach

Write or paste your essay, email, or story into Grammar Coach and get grammar help

Improve Your Writing

Meet Grammar CoachImprove Your Writing

Origin of pomme blanche

<French: literally, white apple

Words nearby pomme blanche

Pomeroy's operation, pomfret, pomiculture, pomiferous, Pommard, pomme blanche, pommée, pommel, pommel horse, pommelo, Pommern

How to use pomme blanche in a sentence

Blanche was a fragile white moth beating against the unbreakable sides of a 1000 watt bulb.
Elia Kazan to Tennessee Williams: You Gotta Suffer to Sing the Blues|Elia Kazan|May 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
First we try Northmaen Blanche, a citrusy wheat beer brewed in Normandy.
Look Out! There’s a Craft-Beer Revolution Taking Over France|Jeff Campagna|December 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Both Fran Blanche and Rob Barnett talk about the amount of extra work these internet endeavors require.
YouTube, Netflix, and the Death of Television|Rich Goldstein|November 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
After laying down some inspiration, Sophia had one last question: “Blanche, will you marry me?”
What Classic Sitcoms Taught Us About Gay Rights|Kevin Fallon|March 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Am I suggesting we give Big Dogs carte blanche to run wild, bedding every pretty young thing who catches their eye?
Let Alpha Males Like David Petraeus Cheat!|Michelle Cottle|November 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Blanche stood an instant looking into the lighted room and hesitating—flushed a little, smiling, extremely pretty.
Confidence|Henry James
Blanche sat there with her little excited, yet innocent—too innocent—stare; her eyes followed Mrs. Vivian's.
Confidence|Henry James
There was a pause, during which Blanche went through a little mute exhibition of amazement and pleasure.
Confidence|Henry James
Without waiting for the answer to this last question, Blanche threw herself upon Mrs. Vivian.
Confidence|Henry James
At the sound of Blanche's name he jumped up and took his usual tone; he knew all about his wife, and needed no information.
Confidence|Henry James