Definitions

1. noun

A small container made of paperboard, used for packaging and selling items such as eggs, juice, or cigarettes.

“The store sells eggs in cartons of a dozen.”

2. verb

To package or display something in a carton.

“The company cartons its products for shipping.”

3. noun

A set of television programs recorded on a digital video recorder or other device for later viewing.

“I have a large carton of recorded TV shows to watch.”