Carton

usgb/ˈkɑːrtn/
noun

A box made from thick, stiff paper or thin plastic, often used for holding small things.

Can you put the milk back in the carton, please?
Visual representation of "carton" - A box made from thick, stiff paper or thin plastic, often used for holding small things

Often appears as...

  • milk carton
  • carton of cigarettes
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Visual representation of "carton"
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Common packaging

Carton is commonly used to package food items that need to be sealed, like milk or juice.

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She picked up a carton of orange juice from the fridge.
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Environmental aspect

Cartons are often mentioned in conversations about recycling and environmental friendliness.

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Make sure to flatten the carton before putting it in the recycling bin.
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Storage convenience

Cartons are stackable and save space, which makes them handy for storing items efficiently.

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We stacked the milk cartons neatly in the storeroom.
Visual representation of the word "Carton"

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