B1nounfoodhome
US/ˈkɑːr.tən/
UK/ˈkɑː.tən/
a box made of thick paper or plastic, used for holding food or drinks
In context
There's a carton of milk in the fridge if you want some.
Please rinse the juice cartons before you put them in the recycling bin.
She bought a carton of eggs and some bread on the way home.
Words that go with carton
noun + preposition
- carton of milkHe drank a whole carton of milk after the game.
- carton of eggsBe careful, there's a carton of eggs in that bag.
noun + noun
- milk cartonThe kids made toy boats from old milk cartons.
- egg cartonEgg cartons are great for storing small craft items.
- juice cartonJuice cartons are hard to recycle because they contain plastic and foil.
- cardboard cartonThe books arrived in a large cardboard carton.
adjective + noun
- empty cartonWho put the empty carton back in the fridge?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This box is made of carton.Correct: This box is made of cardboard.