charleston

n. a historic port city in the state of South Carolina, USA.

n. a major port city in South Carolina, known for its colonial history and architecture.

“We spent our summer holiday exploring the historic streets of Charleston.”

“Charleston remains a significant cultural hub in the American South, preserving much of its eighteenth-century urban fabric and maritime heritage.”

n. a fast, lively dance from the 1920s where you kick your legs out.

n. a lively, syncopated ballroom dance popular in the 1920s, involving inward and outward rotation of the feet and sharp leg kicks.

“The band played jazz music and everyone started dancing the Charleston.”

“The Charleston became a defining symbol of the Jazz Age, reflecting the social shifts and energetic spirit of the post-war generation.”