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carton Synonyms
Another word for carton
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• noun (Context 1)
A light box or container, typically made of waxed cardboard or plastic, in which food or drink is packaged.
Usage Example
"She bought a container of milk and a dozen eggs from the corner grocery store."
Strong
container
box
Weak
package
• noun (Context 2)
A large, strong cardboard box used for storage or transport.
Usage Example
"The movers neatly stacked heavy cartons of books in the back of the moving truck."
Strongest
box
Strong
case
crate
• noun (Context 3)
The quantity or volume that a carton can hold.
Usage Example
"The convenience store offered a discount if you bought a full boxful of cigarettes rather than individual packs."
Strongest
boxful
• verb (Context 4)
To pack or enclose in a carton.
Usage Example
"The warehouse workers machine-box the fragile goods carefully to prevent damage during transit."
Strongest
box
pack
Strong
package
crate
Opposites of carton
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of carton varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
unpack
empty
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Carton. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/carton