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Charleston Definition & Meaning

charleston
noun
  1. state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
  2. a port city in southeastern South Carolina
  3. an American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century
verb
  1. dance the Charleston

"Charleston" in song lyrics

See how charleston is used in real songs:

  • "addlestone library charleston"
    AOL — AOL
  • "college of charleston"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mini of charleston"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does charleston mean?
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river a port city in southeastern South Carolina an American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century dance the Charleston
What part of speech is charleston?
Charleston is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does charleston have?
Charleston has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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