Charleston

1 of 2

noun (1)

Charles·​ton ˈchärl-stən 

: a lively ballroom dance in which the knees are twisted in and out and the heels are swung sharply outward on each step

Charlestonian

2 of 2

noun (2)

Charles·​to·​ni·​an chärlzˈtōnēən 

-ȧl-, 

-lˈst-, 

-nyən

plural -s

: a native or resident of Charleston, especially Charleston, S.C., or Charleston, W.Va.

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Charleston, S. C.

Noun (2)

Charleston, South Carolina or Charleston, West Virginia + English -ian

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1922, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Charleston

• the Charleston

Geographical Definition

Charleston

geographical name

Charles·​ton ˈchär(-ə)l-stən 

1

city and port on the Atlantic in southeastern South Carolina population 120,083

2

city and capital of West Virginia located on the Kanawha River population 51,400

Charlestonian

chär(-ə)l-ˈstō-nē-ən 

-nyən

noun