Is "lemonade" countable or uncountable? Could I say the following sentence?
Could you please bring me a lemonade?
Or must I say "a glass of lemonade" ?
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Sign up to join this community"Lemonade" is usually uncountable, but it can be used as a countable noun to mean "a glass of lemonade". It is uncommon, but possible, to treat "lemonade" as a countable noun.
This applies not only to lemonade but to most beverages.
Or must I say "a glass of lemonade" ?
You don't need to.
From Collins
A glass of lemonade can be referred to as a lemonade. Example: I'm going to get you a lemonade.
Take a look at the following Q and A.
What can I get you?
- A diet coke, please!
- A can of diet coke, please!
They are both idiomatic. The "a can" or "a glass" is implied.