carton

• Ein Behälter aus Karton oder Pappe, der häufig zum Verpacken von Flüssigkeiten oder Schüttgütern verwendet wird, oder die Menge, die ein solcher Behälter fassen kann.

A noun referring to a container made of cardboard, often used for packaging liquids or dry goods, or the quantity that such a container holds.

1. Cardboard containerA2formal

   A box or container made from thick paper or cardboard, often used for packaging goods.

   Karton

   • She packed the books into a large carton.
   • The milk comes in a waxed paper carton.
   • He recycled the empty carton after moving.

   Synonymeboxcasecontainerpackpackagepacket

2. Quantity containedB1formal

   The amount or volume that a carton can hold.

   Inhalt einer Packung

   • I bought a carton of eggs at the store.
   • He drank a whole carton of orange juice.
   • The recipe calls for one carton of cream.

   Synonymecartonful