John Barleycorn

The phrase “John Barleycorn” has 4 syllables: John Bar-ley-corn.

It's pronounced as /dʒɒn ˈbɑːr.li.kɔːrn/.


What is synonym and antonym for John Barleycorn?

In the thesaurus, “John Barleycorn” has 8 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for John Barleycorn along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for John Barleycorn

  • alcohol
  • aqua vitae
  • ardent spirits
  • booze
  • drink
  • liquor
  • rum
  • spirits

Antonyms for John Barleycorn

  • nonintoxicant

Example Sentences

  • After a long day at work, he enjoyed a glass of John Barleycorn to unwind.
  • The local pub offered a variety of spirits, including a fine selection of John Barleycorn.
  • The old recipe called for a splash of John Barleycorn to give the dish an extra kick.
  • In the song, John Barleycorn is a symbol of the joys and sorrows of life.
  • She explained that John Barleycorn is a classic term for distilled spirits, often used in historical contexts.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to John Barleycorn, such as: alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, drink, liquor, nonintoxicant.

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