Charleston

/ˈtʃɑrlstən/

Other forms: Charlestons; Charlestoning; Charlestoned

Definitions of Charleston

1. noun

   state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
   synonyms: capital of West Virginia

   example of:

   state capital

   the capital city of a political subdivision of a country
2. noun

   a port city in southeastern South Carolina
   example of:

   city, metropolis, urban center

   a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

   port

   a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
3. noun

   an American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century
   type of:

   ballroom dance, ballroom dancing

   any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom
4. verb

   dance the Charleston
   type of:

   dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe

   move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance