Carton: meaning, definitions and examples

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carton

 

[ หˆkษ‘หrt(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

packaging material

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

Synonyms

box, container, package.

Examples of usage

  • Please bring me a carton of milk from the store.
  • The fragile items were carefully packed in a carton for shipping.
Context #2 | Noun

milk container

In some regions, a carton specifically refers to a container for milk, typically made of paperboard and with a spout for pouring.

Synonyms

milk box, milk carton, milk container.

Examples of usage

  • She poured herself a glass of milk from the carton.
  • The carton of chocolate milk was almost empty.
Context #3 | Noun

carton as a unit of measure

In some industries, a carton is used as a unit of measure for a certain quantity of goods, often in multiples or fractions of a standard box size.

Synonyms

quantity, unit of measure.

Examples of usage

  • The supermarket sells oranges by the carton.
  • Each carton contains 24 units of the product.

Translations

Translations of the word "carton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cartรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคคเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cartรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุชูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karton

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kartรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บธๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pappรญr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒงแƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cartรณn

Etymology

The word 'carton' originated from the French word 'carton', meaning 'pasteboard, cardboard'. It first appeared in English in the early 19th century. Cardboard cartons revolutionized packaging and storage, providing a lightweight yet sturdy solution for transporting goods. Over time, the term 'carton' has evolved to encompass various types of containers, from milk cartons to standard packaging boxes.

See also: cart, cartel, cartology, cartoon, cartwheel.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,951, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.