carton
1 of 2noun
car·ton ˈkär-tᵊn 
: a box or container usually made of cardboard and often of corrugated cardboard
several cartons of books
carton
2 of 2verb
cartoned; cartoning; cartons
transitive verb
: to pack or enclose in a carton
intransitive verb
: to shape cartons from cardboard sheets
Example Sentences
Noun She got a carton of ice cream out of the freezer. a carton of orange juice He bought a carton of cigarettes. Several cartons of books arrived yesterday.
Recent Examples on the Web
New York Times, 8 Aug. 2022 For most of us, everyday intimate care products are just about as exciting as buying a carton of milk. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Aimee swaps the bottle for a liter-sized box of Flow, an equally fancy carton that looks like something straight out of Gwyneth Paltrow’s fridge. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2022 In the game, as explained by show announcer Steve Higgins, both players must choose eggs from a uniform-looking carton of eggs – some raw, others hardboiled. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 The supplements came packaged in a carton that contains a 10-count blister pack. Chris Smith, BGR, 3 Aug. 2022 The lot code and best by date should appear on the top of the carton for individual products. Chris Smith, BGR, 11 Aug. 2022 Gas station convenience stores typically serve as an ideal substitute to a grocery store when all that's needed is a case of water, a couple bags of chips, a carton of milk or a late-day coffee grab on the way home from work. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 23 June 2022 Between 2020 and 2021, a standard four-pint carton of milk cost between £1.10 ($1.36) and £1.20 ($1.49). Julia Horowitz, CNN, 18 May 2022 See More
Noun
For Theresa Clarke, a retiree in New Canaan, Conn., the rising cost of living means not buying Goldfish crackers for her disabled daughter because a carton costs $11.99 at her local Stop & Shop. New York Times, 8 Aug. 2022 For most of us, everyday intimate care products are just about as exciting as buying a carton of milk. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Aimee swaps the bottle for a liter-sized box of Flow, an equally fancy carton that looks like something straight out of Gwyneth Paltrow’s fridge. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2022 In the game, as explained by show announcer Steve Higgins, both players must choose eggs from a uniform-looking carton of eggs – some raw, others hardboiled. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 The supplements came packaged in a carton that contains a 10-count blister pack. Chris Smith, BGR, 3 Aug. 2022 The lot code and best by date should appear on the top of the carton for individual products. Chris Smith, BGR, 11 Aug. 2022 Gas station convenience stores typically serve as an ideal substitute to a grocery store when all that's needed is a case of water, a couple bags of chips, a carton of milk or a late-day coffee grab on the way home from work. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 23 June 2022 Between 2020 and 2021, a standard four-pint carton of milk cost between £1.10 ($1.36) and £1.20 ($1.49). Julia Horowitz, CNN, 18 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, from Italian cartone pasteboard
First Known Use
Noun
1825, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1921, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Kids Definition
carton
noun
car·ton ˈkär-tᵊn
: a cardboard container
carton
noun
as in crate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- crate
- box
- bin
- trunk
- chest
- casket
- locker
- caddy
- footlocker
- strongbox
- compartment
- coffin
- coffer
- lockbox
- case
- safe
- vault
- sea chest
- canteen
- safe-deposit box
- hatbox
- caisson
- snuffbox
- minaudière
- jewel box
- bandbox
- hope chest
- tinderbox