as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
she blamed John Barleycorn for the breakdown of their marriage
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Recent Examples of John Barleycorn
Santa Claus had triumphed over John Barleycorn.
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Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Dec. 2021
Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for John Barleycorn
Noun
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During her years in their church (the Apostolic United Brethren) , Janelle didn't drink alcohol or coffee, but slowly started to step away from that practice with her ex husband Kody and her sister wives Christine, Meri and Robyn.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Minutes later, the girl vomited the alcohol that investigators learned Ayilaran gave to her, according to the filing.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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On a more symbolic level, provincial leaders, like Ontario Premier Doug Ford, took further action, halting the sale of American liquor in the province.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Saturday night’s Fantasy 5 pull came up 4, 12, 17, 25 and 28, matched by tickets sold at a 7-Eleven in Winter Park, a liquor store in Paisley and the Publix at 4240 53rd Ave.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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In preparation for Super Bowl LIX, many people stocked up on watch party essentials like wings, drinks, and snacks.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Other changes rolled out under Niccol include reimagining the vibe inside Starbucks’ locations — for example, bringing back condiment bars and offering free refills on some drinks for customers who stick around in the shop to enjoy their beverages.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Canadian workers started pulling American booze off the shelves of government-run liquor stores in several provinces even before the U.S. tariffs went into effect.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Add that buzz kill to a flight of other challenges facing the booze business: Dry January – and its sober-curious companion in fall, Sober October – along with the thriving year-round embrace of lower-alcohol and non-alcohol options, especially by younger consumers.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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For instance, some bartenders use rum rather than vodka.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Now, a much smaller community celebrates major holidays with a Cuban twist, blending rum and cigars with traditional Chinese cuisine.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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“John Barleycorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Barleycorn. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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