Carton: meaning, definitions and examples
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carton
[ หkษหrt(ษ)n ]
packaging material
A carton is a box or container made of cardboard or a similar material, used for packaging and storing goods.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please bring me a carton of milk from the store.
- The fragile items were carefully packed in a carton for shipping.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น cartรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Karton
๐ฎ๐ฉ karton
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐััะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ karton
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใผใใณ
๐ซ๐ท carton
๐ช๐ธ cartรณn
๐น๐ท karton
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ karton
๐ธ๐ฐ kartรณn
๐จ๐ณ ็บธๆฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ karton
๐ฎ๐ธ pappรญr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐััะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแงแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ karton
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.