carton

carton — noun

1. A container made of thin cardboard or plastic-coated paperboard, used to hold, s

1.名詞A2
釋義

A container made of thin cardboard or plastic-coated paperboard, used to hold, store, or transport items — especially food, drinks, and household goods.

例句

Ravi carried the heavy carton of books up the stairs to his new apartment.

a carton of + contents (books, clothes, toys)

Priya poured the last of the orange juice from the carton into her glass.

同義詞
  • box

    broader term; a carton is a type of box, usually lighter and made of thinner material

  • container

    more general; covers cans, jars, bottles — any receptacle for holding items

  • package

    focuses on the item as shipped or sold; a carton can be one kind of package

  • packet

    smaller and flatter than a carton; often for single-serving or dry goods

文法句型

a carton of [noun (contents)]

用法筆記

A carton is typically made of thin cardboard or paperboard, not corrugated board. In everyday English, 'carton' appears most often with liquids (milk, juice, cream) or fragile items (eggs). For heavier items or long-term storage, the word 'box' is more common.

常見錯誤

❌I packed my winter clothes in a large carton.
✅I packed my winter clothes in a large box.
💡'Carton' usually refers to a lighter container for food or drinks; 'box' is better for heavy storage or moving.
❌She handed me a carton of tissues.
✅She handed me a box of tissues.
💡Tissues typically come in a 'box', not a 'carton'.