the Charleston

noun

: a lively dance that became popular in the 1920s

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The hypnotic and persistent clicking of tiles, the silent swapping of pieces to the left, to the right, across the table, so dance-like that the ritual has been dubbed the Charleston in the American style of play. Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026 The new Crafty’s Kitchen self-service restaurant will open this summer as a replacement for the departing Johnny Rockets burger stand in the Charleston Circle area of Knott’s Berry Farm. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026 After that, Pegula won two more major titles each of the next two years, and won three last year, picking up silverware at the Austin Open, the Charleston Open, and Germany’s tournament on grass, the Bad Hamburg Open. Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Now, a new YouTube demonstration of its humanoid robot Adam showcases the machine performing the Charleston dance with remarkable speed, balance, and coordination. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Charleston

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“The Charleston.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Charleston. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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