carton
1 synonym for carton, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A lightweight box made of cardboard or waxed paper, used to package goods.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use carton
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
milk carton
egg carton
a carton of cigarettes
Etymology
Borrowed from French carton, from Italian cartone — a doublet of "cartoon," which originally meant a large sheet of stiff paper used for sketches.
Full origin of carton →Frequently asked questions
What does “carton” mean?
The word “carton” means a lightweight box made of cardboard or waxed paper, used to package goods. In plain terms, a cardboard or waxed-paper box used for packaging things like milk, eggs, or cigarettes.
How do you pronounce “carton”?
“Carton” is pronounced KAH-tuhn (/ˈkɑɹtn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “carton” in a sentence?
Here is “carton” used in a sentence: “She grabbed a carton of milk from the fridge.”
What part of speech is “carton”?
“Carton” is a noun.
Where does the word “carton” come from?
The word “carton” comes from French. Borrowed from French carton, from Italian cartone — a doublet of "cartoon," which originally meant a large sheet of stiff paper used for sketches.
Is “carton” a common word?
“Carton” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
