carton

English

/ˈkɑːtən/, /ˈkɑɹtn̩/

noun
Definitions
  • An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.
  • A pack of cigarettes, usually ten, wrapped in cellophane or packed in a light cardboard box.
  • (Australia) A cardboard box that holds (usually 24) beer bottles or cans.
  • (archaic) A kind of thin pasteboard.
  • (archaic) A small disc within the bullseye of a target.
  • (archaic) A shot that strikes this disc.

Etymology

Borrowed from French carton (cardboard, sketch, card) derived from Italian cartone (cardboard, carton, box).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

cartone

Gloss

cardboard, carton, box

Concept
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