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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

  • Cartonful

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.

Hyponyms

  • Sixpack
  • Six Pack
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