| Noun | 1. | Charleston - state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha riverstate capital - the capital city of a political subdivision of a country | |
| 2. | Charleston - a port city in southeastern South Carolinacity, metropolis, urban center - a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city" port - a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country | |
| 3. | charleston - an American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century | |