carton
Translation
carton
Examples
Please get a carton of milk.
Please get a carton of milk.
The books were packed in a large carton.
The books were packed in a large carton.
Grammar Patterns
((a carton of sth.)) a container for liquids She bought a carton of orange juice.
((a carton)) a cardboard box He lifted the heavy carton.
Similar Words
Synonyms: box, container, package
Etymology
From Italian 'cartone' (stout paper), which comes from 'carta' (paper).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'car' loaded with a 'ton' of cardboard boxes (cartons).