charlotte

n. a popular name for a girl or woman.

n. a female given name of French origin, the feminine form of Charles.

“Charlotte was named after her grandmother, who was born in Paris.”

“The name Charlotte has seen a significant resurgence in popularity across English-speaking countries over the last decade.”

n. a large city in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

n. the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina, known as a major financial hub.

“Many large banks have their main offices in Charlotte.”

“As a primary financial centre, Charlotte attracts thousands of young professionals to the Southeast every year.”

American English

n. a cold dessert made by lining a mould with bread or sponge cake and filling it with fruit or cream.

n. a dessert consisting of a filling such as fruit compote, cream, or custard enclosed in a crust of bread, sponge cake, or biscuits.

“She prepared a beautiful apple charlotte for the Sunday dinner.”

“The chef demonstrated how to line the mould with ladyfingers to create a classic strawberry charlotte russe.”

n. a type of hat that women wore a long time ago.

n. a style of woman's bonnet or cap that was fashionable during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

“The lady in the old painting wore a silk charlotte tied under her chin.”

“Historical costume dramas often require precise recreations of the charlotte to maintain the authenticity of the Regency era.”

Archaic