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carton
/ˈkɑɹtn̩/
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What does carton mean?
noun
- An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.
- A pack of cigarettes, usually ten, wrapped in cellophane or packed in a light cardboard box.
- A cardboard box that holds (usually 24) beer bottles or cans.
More meanings (5)
verb
- To put in a carton.
proper noun
- A surname.
noun
- (archaic) A kind of thin pasteboard.
- (archaic) A small disc within the bullseye of a target.
- (archaic) A shot that strikes this disc.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈkɑɹtn̩/
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“Which I entreated you to believe, again and again, most fervently, with all my heart, was capable of better things, Mr. Carton!”
She was gratified: there it stood, a little carton, on the table when we entered the dining-room.
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Most people use some sort of plastic jar, recycled half-gallon yogurt tub, empty waxed paper milk carton, or similar thing to hold kitchen garbage.