carton
/ˈkɑɹtn̩/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.19 in modern English
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A pack of cigarettes, usually ten, wrapped in cellophane or packed in a light cardboard box.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A cardboard box that holds (usually 24) beer bottles or cans.
Australian usage; Countable; Uncountable
verb
To put in a carton.
name
A surname.
Example Sentences
- "a carton of milk or eggs"
- "Mr Yunupingu was referred to the clinic where I was working at that time, Northside Clinic, for treatment of his alcohol problem. I think he described drinking between one and four cartons every single day - it's quite a phenomenal amount."
- "The more business he got, the greater his power seemed to grow of getting at its pith and marrow; and however late at night he sat carousing with Sydney Carton, he always had his points at his fingers' ends in the morning."
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: French
Word Breakdown
- Root: carton, cartone
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈkɑɹtn̩/
- British English: /ˈkɑːtən/