carton
Translation
carton, box
Examples
I bought a carton of milk.
I bought a carton of milk.
The books arrived in a large carton.
The books arrived in a large carton.
Grammar Patterns
a carton of ((sth.)) a container for a liquid. I bought a carton of milk.
((countable noun)) a box made of cardboard. The books arrived in a large carton.
Similar Words
Synonyms: box, container, pack, package
Etymology
From Italian 'cartone' meaning 'stout paper', from 'carta' (paper).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'car ton' - imagine a ton of boxes in a car.