: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Other sustainable, lighter shipping cartons are being designed to remove ethylene, a plant hormone that encourages ripening.
Containers from plants.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
The second image in Culkin's post was zoomed in on the top portion of a milk carton, which displayed a sell-by date of 3/27/2024.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
To add an even more personal touch, the carton is embossed with Kylie’s birthday, Aug. 10, 1997, in Roman numerals.
—Ayesha Rajan, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
The law bans foam egg cartons, takeout containers, meat trays, coolers, ice chests, dock floats and mooring buoys.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
The project exhibited 10-foot-tall milk cartons across Miami and Miami Beach that had photos and information about the hostages, emulating the tactic from the 80’s when photos of missing children were put on milk cartons.
—Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Gradually drain off and stir the fruit juice from the mug into the carton of yogurt, continuing until thoroughly blended.
—Nancy Baggett, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
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
Other sustainable, lighter shipping cartons are being designed to remove ethylene, a plant hormone that encourages ripening.
Containers from plants.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
The second image in Culkin's post was zoomed in on the top portion of a milk carton, which displayed a sell-by date of 3/27/2024.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
To add an even more personal touch, the carton is embossed with Kylie’s birthday, Aug. 10, 1997, in Roman numerals.
—Ayesha Rajan, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
The law bans foam egg cartons, takeout containers, meat trays, coolers, ice chests, dock floats and mooring buoys.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
The project exhibited 10-foot-tall milk cartons across Miami and Miami Beach that had photos and information about the hostages, emulating the tactic from the 80’s when photos of missing children were put on milk cartons.
—Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Gradually drain off and stir the fruit juice from the mug into the carton of yogurt, continuing until thoroughly blended.
—Nancy Baggett, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Verb
This basket has a little bit of everything: a sitting bunny, Easter bonbons, caramel bonbons, peeps, an Easter egg carton a chocolate duck and some lollipops.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
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“Carton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carton. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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