barley candy
Noun: A type of hard, clear candy, traditionally made by melting cane sugar and then allowing it to cool and solidify. It is known for its brittle, glass-like texture and is often made into decorative shapes, such as sticks or swirls.
This noun is typically used as a non-count (mass) noun to refer to the substance or type of candy in general. It can also be used as a count noun when referring to individual pieces. * The old-fashioned shop sold barley candy in many flavors. (Refers to the type of candy in general) * She gave each child a piece of barley candy. (Refers to individual pieces)
The term is often associated with nostalgia, traditional candy-making, and old-fashioned confectionery. It is sometimes simply called "barley sugar," though this can also refer to a similar candy specifically made with barley water.
- Barley sugar (noun): A very similar type of hard candy, historically made by boiling sugar with a decoction of barley. In modern usage, "barley candy" and "barley sugar" are often used interchangeably.
- Hard candy (noun): The general category to which barley candy belongs.
- Clear candy (noun): A descriptive term highlighting its transparent appearance.
- Hard candy
- Boiled sweet (chiefly British English)
- Clear candy
- Soft candy
- Chocolate
- Chewy candy
- (As) clear as barley candy: Used to describe something very transparent or easy to understand (a less common variant of "as clear as glass" or "crystal clear").
- Her explanation was as clear as barley candy.
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a brittle transparent candy made by melting and cooling cane sugar
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