cartonful
- noun
- /ˈkɑrtənˌfʊl/
- He brought a cartonful of eggs to the market for sale.
Examples
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The store received a cartonful of oranges today.
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We received a cartonful of books from the publisher yesterday.
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She poured a cartonful of milk into the large mixing bowl.
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Can you carry a cartonful of milk?
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He brought a cartonful of eggs to the market to sell.
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She poured a cartonful of milk into the mixing bowl for baking.
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We received a cartonful of books from the publisher to distribute.
Synonyms
20
1.0
The usual amount of food or drink in one cardboard box, like milk
8
3.0
An amount of something that fills a pocket
4
1.1
An amount that fills a bag, like apples or candies
2
3.5
An amount that fills a cart, often meaning a very large quantity
2
2.7
As many things as fit in a basket
2
4.4
An amount that fills a large suitcase or a car's storage space
2
1.9
An amount that fills a box
1
4.5
A very large amount, like enough to fill a wagon
1
3.2
An amount that fills a sack, like a large bag of apples
1
2.7
An amount that fills a truck
1
8.9
An amount of small items like coins that fills a small bag
1
2.5
The amount of fuel a tank can hold
1
8.2
A load of things that fills a car
1
8.1
An amount large enough to fill a ship with goods or people
1
6.3
Full so there is no room left
1
3.0
A full load that fills a cart
1
5.2
The amount that fills a can
1
6.4
An amount that fits in a crate
1
3.1
An amount that fills a wagon
1
2.2
An amount of liquid that fills a bottle
1
8.4
An amount that fills a wheelbarrow
1
3.7
The amount that fills a container
1
7.7
An amount that fills a rack
The amount of liquid a full barrel or cask holds
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Etymology
The word cartonful comes from carton, a small box, plus -ful meaning 'as much as fills'. Think of a cupful or handful; a cartonful is simply the amount that fills a carton.