barleywater
nounUK /ˈbɑːliˌwɔːtə/
US /ˈbɑːrliˌwɔːtər/
Barleywater is a drink made by boiling barley in water.
Grandma gave me a glass of cold barleywater on a hot day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A traditional British soft drink flavored with lemon or orange.
At Wimbledon, players often drink lemon barleywater.
3. A mild home remedy for soothing a sore throat.
She sipped warm barleywater to calm her cough.
4. Water in which barley has been cooked, sometimes used in cooking.
The recipe calls for a cup of barleywater instead of plain stock.