carton

/ˈkɑrtən/
noun
  1. A container made from cardboard or plastic, used for holding and transporting goods, especially food or drinks.
    • The eggs were packed in a cardboard carton to keep them safe.
    • She poured milk from the carton into her cereal bowl.
    • He bought a carton of orange juice at the store.
  2. The amount that a carton can hold, used as a unit of measure.
    • Each carton of soup contains four servings.
    • We finished an entire carton of ice cream during the movie.
    • The recipe calls for a carton of heavy cream.
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