1. carton(n = noun.quantity) cartonful - the quantity contained in a carton;
is a kind of containerful
2. carton(n = noun.artifact) - a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top;
is a kind of box
has particulars: six-pack, six pack, sixpack
Pasteboard for paper boxes; also, a pasteboard box. [1913 Webster]
carton, n. a light box or container, esp. one made of cardboard.
Etymology:
F (as CARTOON)