: a box or container usually made of cardboard and often of corrugated cardboard
several cartons of books
cartoned; cartoning; cartons
: to pack or enclose in a carton
: to shape cartons from cardboard sheets
Examples of carton in a Sentence
Noun
She got a carton of ice cream out of the freezer.
a carton of orange juice
He bought a carton of cigarettes.
Several cartons of books arrived yesterday.
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Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
There, recycling is sorted into major categories ― like cans, cartons, paper/cardboard, plastic and glass ― using a series of large equipment including conveyors, magnets and infrared scanners.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
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Noun
When a carton of a dozen eggs, which is a staple in most Arizonan's refrigerators, can cost up to six dollars at the grocery store, many people are eager to make the switch to a more affordable option.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
There, recycling is sorted into major categories ― like cans, cartons, paper/cardboard, plastic and glass ― using a series of large equipment including conveyors, magnets and infrared scanners.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for carton
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“Carton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carton. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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