Meaning & use
a glass of
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Meanings
phrasefixed phrase
A quantity of liquid equal to one glass, used before the liquid's name.
Grammar: Followed by 'of' and an uncountable noun: a glass of water. The plural is 'glasses of'.
Patterns
- a glass of water
- a glass of milk
- a glass of wine
- two glasses of juice
Could I have a glass of water, please?
She poured a glass of orange juice for breakfast.
He drank a glass of milk before bed.
phrasefixed phrase
One glass and its contents, often used when offering or serving a drink.
Grammar: Often used in offers and requests: Would you like a glass of...?
Patterns
- Would you like a glass of something?
- a glass of something cold
Would you like a glass of lemonade?
She handed him a glass of cold water.
Common combinations
- a glass of water
- The waiter brought a glass of water.
- a glass of wine
- They shared a glass of wine after dinner.
- a glass of milk
- The child asked for a glass of milk.
- a glass of juice
- I had a glass of apple juice with my toast.
Practice
Which is correct?
Choose one answer.
'A glass of water' is the correct order: article + container + 'of' + contents. 'A glass water' is missing 'of'.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “a glass of”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.