Associations to the word «Carton»

Wiktionary

CARTON, noun. An inexpensive, disposable box-like creation fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material. It is designed to hold things for a short period of time and be discarded or recycled after use.
CARTON, verb. To put in a carton.

Dictionary definition

CARTON, noun. The quantity contained in a carton.
CARTON, noun. A box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats