barley sandwich
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A drink of beer, typically taken as a liquid lunch.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “barley sandwich” mean?
A drink of beer, typically taken as a liquid lunch.
Is “barley sandwich” formal or informal?
barley sandwich is generally slang.