Waterproof carton is a noun phrase.
/ˈwɔːtərpruːf ˈkɑːrtən/
A waterproof carton refers to a type of packaging made from cardboard or other material that has been treated or designed to resist the penetration of water. This kind of packaging is often used for storing or shipping items that need to be kept dry and protected from moisture.
The usage of "waterproof carton" is generally more common in written contexts, such as product packaging specifications, logistic communications, and instruction manuals, rather than in everyday spoken language. However, it may appear in conversations related to shipping, packaging, or product discussions.
Frequency of Use: Moderate in industrial and retail contexts.
We need a waterproof carton to ship the electronics safely.
Necesitamos un cartón impermeable para enviar los electrónicos de manera segura.
The waterproof carton kept the goods dry during the heavy rain.
El cartón impermeable mantuvo los productos secos durante la fuerte lluvia.
I recommend using a waterproof carton for items that are sensitive to moisture.
Te recomiendo usar un cartón impermeable para objetos que son sensibles a la humedad.
While "waterproof carton" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, it's related concepts may be reflected in idioms about protection, safety, or resilience. Below are examples of idiomatic expressions referencing ideas of protection or resilience:
"The waters are rising" - implying a challenging situation:
We must act quickly; the waters are rising, and we need a waterproof carton for our shipment.
Debemos actuar rápido; las aguas están subiendo y necesitamos un cartón impermeable para nuestro envío.
"Buckle down" – to work hard on a project:
If we want to withstand the storm, we should buckle down and use a waterproof carton for our shipment.
Si queremos resistir la tormenta, deberíamos concentrarnos y usar un cartón impermeable para nuestro envío.
"Throw caution to the wind" - to take a risk:
We can’t just throw caution to the wind; we need a waterproof carton to ensure our goods arrive intact.
No podemos simplemente tirar la precaución al viento; necesitamos un cartón impermeable para asegurar que nuestros productos lleguen intactos.
The word "waterproof" is derived from the combination of "water" (from Old English wæter) and the suffix "proof," which comes from the Middle English proven meaning "to test." "Carton" comes from the French word carton, which means a large strong piece of paper or cardboard, derived from the Italian word cartone.
Synonyms: - Water-resistant box - Moisture-proof container - Weatherproof carton
Antonyms: - Permeable carton - Absorbent box - Non-waterproof packaging