cartons
nounUK /ˈkɑː.tənz/
US /ˈkɑːr.tənz/
Cartons are strong boxes made of thick paper that hold things like milk or juice.
She bought two cartons of milk at the store.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A carton can be a small cardboard box used for holding many items together.
He carried a carton of eggs carefully to the kitchen.
3. A carton can mean a large amount of cigarettes packed in one box.
The shopkeeper stacked cartons of cigarettes behind the counter.
4. A carton can be a lightweight container used for shipping goods.
The warehouse shipped cartons of books to the bookstore.