Charleston Meaning
/ˈtʃɑɹlstən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo dance the Charleston.
nameA number of places in the United States:, A city in Arkansas, and one of the two county seats of Franklin County.
Sentence Examples
The Category 4 hurricane damaged or destroyed many of Charleston's historic homes and buildings.
Thirty years after Hurricane Hugo, Charleston is a thriving coastal city.
CEFR Practice Quiz
At the roaring twenties party, they taught us how to dance the ____, a lively and energetic flapper dance.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ is a very popular dance that became famous in the 1920s.
Word Origin & History
From Charles + -ton. The places are named after various men named "Charles"; see definitions below.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Dans told CNN he will formally launch his campaign with a prayer breakfast Wednesday in Charleston."
— 2025 July 28, Steve Contorno, “Project 2025 architect Paul Dans to challenge Lindsey Graham for Senate in South Carolina”, in CNN, archived from the original on 05 Aug 2025:
"The Cambridge professor was charlestoning madly with a well-built woman in a backless evening dress; there were dark patches under his arms where the sweat had soaked through his suit."
— 1950, Anthony West, The Vintage:
"[…] in the Jazz Age she shook, shimmied and charlestoned whilst men just ogled."
— 1973, Ian Whitcomb, After the Ball: Pop music from rag to rock:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
At the roaring twenties party, they taught us how to dance the ____, a lively and energetic flapper dance.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ is a very popular dance that became famous in the 1920s.