Carton

/ˈkɑːrtən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A box or container made of cardboard or a similar material, used for packaging goods.

She bought a carton of eggs at the supermarket.

A similar container, often used for liquids, such as milk or juice.

He opened a carton of orange juice for breakfast.

A lightweight box made from cardboard, usually designed for shipping or storage.

The moving company provided several large cartons to pack our belongings.

A packaging format for certain food items, typically rectangular and foldable.

The cereal is sold in a brightly colored carton that stands out on the shelf.

From French 'carton', meaning a strong paper or pasteboard.

carton of eggs

A carton specifically designed to hold eggs.

pizza carton

A flat cardboard box used for delivering pizzas.

box

A container typically used for storage or transportation.

package

An object or group of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box.

A slang term for a cigarette pack.

He pulled out a carton to have a smoke.

Referring to someone or something that's empty or uninspired.

His ideas are just a carton of old concepts.