carton
pronunciation
How to pronounce carton in British English:
UK [ˈkɑːtn]
How to pronounce carton in American English:
US [ˈkɑːrtn]
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- Noun:
- the quantity contained in a carton
- a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top
Word Origin
- carton
- carton: see chart
- carton (n.)
- 1816, from French carton "pasteboard" (17c.), from Italian cartone "pasteboard," augmentative of Medieval Latin carta "paper" (see card (n.)). Originally the material for making paper boxes; extended 1906 to the boxes themselves. As a verb, from 1921.
Example
- 1. Store eggs in the carton in the coldest part of the refrigerator
- 2. Pick up carton of duty-free smokes for obama
- 3. We hope that you will agree to our opinion and accept our carton packing .
- 4. Noticing the egg carton on the next shelf reminds me that I am getting ready for the most stressful egg hunt ever .
- 5. Rita from wisconsin , usa , is convinced that her dog sasha is smiling behind the carton of dog treats .