charlotte
[ shahr-luh t ]
/ ˈʃɑr lət /
noun
a dessert of many varieties, served hot or cold and commonly made by lining a mold with cake or bread and filling it with fruit, whipped cream, custard, or gelatin.
the mold used in making this dessert.
Origin of charlotte
From French, dating back to 1790–1800, special use of woman's name
Words nearby charlotte
charlie,
charlier shoe,
charline,
charlock,
charlot,
charlotte,
charlotte amalie,
charlotte russe,
charlottenburg,
charlottesville,
charlottetown
Definition for charlotte (2 of 2)
Charlotte
[ shahr-luh t ]
/ ˈʃɑr lət /
noun
Grand DuchessCharlotte Aldegonde Elise Marie Wilhelmine,1896–1985,
sovereign of Luxembourg 1919–64.
a city in S North Carolina.
a female given name: derived from Charles.
Example sentences from the Web for charlotte
British Dictionary definitions for charlotte (1 of 2)
charlotte
/ (ˈʃɑːlət) /
noun
a baked dessert served hot or cold, commonly made with fruit and layers or a casing of bread or cake crumbs, sponge cake, etc
apple charlotte
short for charlotte russe
Word Origin for charlotte
C19: from French, from the name
Charlotte
British Dictionary definitions for charlotte (2 of 2)
Charlotte
/ (ˈʃɑːlət) /
noun
a city in S North Carolina: the largest city in the state. Pop: 584 658 (2003 est)
Cultural definitions for charlotte
notes for Charlotte
Largest city of the state, and the foremost commercial and industrial center of the
Piedmont region.
notes for Charlotte
Named for Queen Charlotte, wife of King
George III of
England.