Synonyms for carton

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kahr-tn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɑr tn

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corrugated box

Définition of carton

Origin : 1816, from French carton "pasteboard" (17c.), from Italian cartone "pasteboard," augmentative of Medieval Latin carta "paper" (see card (n.)). Originally the material for making paper boxes; extended 1906 to the boxes themselves. As a verb, from 1921.

noun box for holding items

Example sentences :

"You are a good man and a true friend," said Carton, in an altered voice.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

Mr. Lorry had not thought of that, and he looked quickly at Carton to see if it were in his mind.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

It attracted Mr. Lorry's eyes to Carton's face, which was turned to the fire.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

Mr. Carton came up at the moment, and touched Mr. Lorry on the arm.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

Mr. Carton's manner was so careless as to be almost insolent.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

Sydney Carton, idlest and most unpromising of men, was Stryver's great ally.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

"I was not present at the ceremony; but my opinion is you were," said Carton.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

"Yes," said Carton, pausing again, and answering over his shoulder.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

"I have no business to be, at all, that I know of," said Sydney Carton.
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

Carton, still drinking the punch, rejoined, "Why should I be astonished?"
Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens

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