the Charleston

noun

: a lively dance that became popular in the 1920s

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And judging from the trailer that dropped on Monday, Oct. 28, change is a coming to the Charleston Charmers. Dave Quinn, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 Dance the Charleston like Daisy Buchanan and tempt Lady Luck with competitions to win prizes. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2024 The vibe: Holst + Lee is known for its colorful and creative designs, all handmade in the Charleston flagship store. Laura Barrero, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024 In South Carolina, the Charleston area is a common spot for fossil collecting, with the nearby Folly Beach offering shark teeth. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Charleston 

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“The Charleston.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Charleston. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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