carton

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quantity contained in a carton
  2. noun a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top

Etymology

Borrowed from French carton, from Italian cartone. Doublet of cartoon.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cartonful

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