Meaning & use
carton
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A container made of cardboard or plastic-coated paper, used to hold and transport products such as food or drink.
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She grabbed a carton of eggs from the refrigerator.
The recycling bin was full of flattened milk cartons.
A note on using this word
In American English a carton often specifically means a milk or juice container, while in British English it can also mean a box of cigarettes.
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