Charleston
/'tʃɑ:lstən/
Definition
Proper noun:
- A port city in southeastern South Carolina: A major city located on the Atlantic coast of the United States, known for its historic district and harbor.
- The state capital of West Virginia: A city located in the central part of West Virginia, situated on the Kanawha River.
Noun:
- An American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm: A lively dance characterized by its fast-paced, syncopated steps and kicks, which was immensely popular in the United States during the 1920s.
Verb (intransitive):
- To dance the Charleston: To perform the specific steps and movements of the Charleston dance.
Usage Examples
Proper noun:
- We visited the historic forts in Charleston, South Carolina.
- The government offices are located in Charleston, West Virginia.
Noun:
- The party had a 1920s theme, so everyone tried to learn the Charleston.
- The Charleston is known for its energetic and joyful style.
Verb:
- At the jazz club, people were Charlestoning to the lively music.
- She learned how to Charleston for the vintage-themed wedding.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Cultural Context: The term is strongly associated with the Jazz Age and the cultural liberation of the 1920s in America. The dance often symbolizes the exuberance of that era.
- The film depicted flappers Charlestoning the night away.
Variants and Related Words
- Charlestonian (noun/adjective): A resident of Charleston, South Carolina, or pertaining to that city.
- The Charlestonian chef is famous for Lowcountry cuisine.
Synonyms
- Dance (for the noun/verb sense): A general term for moving rhythmically to music.
- City, Capital, Port (for the proper noun senses): General terms for types of populated places.
Related Phrases
- "Do the Charleston": An informal phrase meaning to dance the Charleston.
- When that song comes on, I just have to do the Charleston!
Noun
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an American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century
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a port city in southeastern South Carolina
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state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
Verb
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dance the Charleston
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