1. a light box or container, typically made of cardboard
2. a container for liquids, especially milk or juice, made of waxed cardboard

Examples

• She packed the books in a sturdy carton.
• The moving company provided several cartons for our belongings.
• I bought a carton of milk at the grocery store.
• The orange juice carton was empty.
• He recycled the cardboard carton after unpacking.
• The eggs came in a protective carton.
• She opened a fresh carton of cream for the coffee.