Carton (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quantity contained in a carton.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- A carton of eggs typically contains a dozen eggs.
- She bought a carton of orange juice that had six bottles.
- The carton of milk had been left on the counter for a week.
- He grabbed a carton of yogurt from the fridge for his breakfast.
- The store sold a carton of 20 cigarettes, but she only smoked a few a day.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- I purchased a dozen eggs that came packaged in a sturdy carton with reinforced flaps.
- She lifted the top flaps of the carton to reveal the stacks of printer paper inside.
- He had trouble closing the carton of cereal, so his roommate offered to help.
- A empty carton lay crumpled on the sidewalk, likely discarded after the milk inside had been consumed.
- When moving into a new house, you may want to purchase multiple cartons to carry fragile or awkwardly shaped items.