barley (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrli/

Definition

A widely cultivated cereal grain, used as food and in the brewing of beer and spirits.

Examples

• The farmer planted a large field of barley last spring.

• Barley is a staple grain in many parts of the world.

• The recipe called for pearl barley, which has been polished to remove the outer husk.

How to Use barley

barley for (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate the purpose or use of barley. — "This type of barley is best for making soup."

grow barley (collocation)

To cultivate and raise barley crops. — "Farmers in this region have been growing barley for centuries."

Synonyms of barley

Words with a similar meaning to barley:

• grain
• cereal
• corn
• wheat

Antonyms of barley

Words with the opposite meaning to barley:

• weed
• chaff

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