barley
nounUK /ˈbɑːli/
US /ˈbɑːrli/
Barley is a small grain plant that people use to make food and drinks.
The farmer grew barley in his field to make bread.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The seed of the barley plant, used as food.
She added cooked barley to her soup.
3. A plant of the grass family grown for its grain.
Barley is one of the oldest cultivated grasses.
4. A grain used to make malt for beer and whiskey.
The brewery buys barley from local farmers.