Cartons Meaning in English
word · lemma: carton
ˈkɑɹtənz
KAR-tunz
kˈɑːtənz
KAH-tunz
Definition
Cartons are boxes made of thick paper or cardboard, often used to hold or package items like milk, juice, eggs, or packed goods.
Usage & Nuances
'Cartons' is most common for packaging drinks ('milk cartons'), eggs ('egg cartons'), or bulk goods. It refers to the container, not the contents. Don't confuse with 'cartoons' (animated shows).
Spanish: cajas de cartón - cartones (envases)Portuguese (BR): caixas de papelão - caixas (de leite, suco etc.)Portuguese (PT): caixas de cartão - embalagens (de leite, sumo etc.)Chinese (Simplified): 纸箱 - 纸盒Chinese (Traditional): 紙箱 - 紙盒Hindi: कार्टन - डिब्बे (पैकेजिंग वाले)Arabic: علب كرتون - صناديق كرتونيةBengali: কার্টন - দুধের বাক্স - ডিমের বাক্সRussian: картонные коробкиJapanese: カートン - 段ボール箱Vietnamese: hộp giấy - thùng cartonKorean: 상자 - 판지 상자Turkish: karton kutularUrdu: کارٹنIndonesian: karton - kotak karton
Example Sentences
We bought two cartons of milk.
basic
The eggs are in cartons on the shelf.
basic
Place the empty cartons in the recycling bin.
basic
There were too many cartons to carry all at once.
natural
All the juice cartons were stacked in the corner.
natural
Could you grab a couple of cartons from the garage?
natural