noun
Common
Charlotte
SHAH-luht
Charlotte (noun) means a dessert made of sponge fingers or bread lining a mould, filled with fruit, custard, or cream. Example: “The chef served an apple charlotte with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.”
noun
1
A dessert made of sponge fingers or bread lining a mould, filled with fruit, custard, or cream.
"The chef served an apple charlotte with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."
name
1
A female given name, a feminine form of Charles.
"'Can I call you Charlotte?' 'No. I hate the name, makes me sound like a Victorian aunt. I'm Charlie, and no, you can't call me that either.'"
— Sophie Hannah, Hurting Distance (2007)
"Charlotte was named after her great-grandmother."
How to use Charlotte
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's first name, or a fruit-and-cream dessert baked in a lined mould.
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Etymology
From French Charlotte, a feminine diminutive of Charles; several places of this name honour Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818).
Class of 1744
Charlotte joined the language around 1744.
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What does “Charlotte” mean?
The word “Charlotte” means a female given name, a feminine form of Charles. In plain terms, a woman's first name, or a fruit-and-cream dessert baked in a lined mould.
How do you pronounce “Charlotte”?
“Charlotte” is pronounced SHAH-luht (/ˈʃɑɹ.lət/ in IPA).
How do you use “Charlotte” in a sentence?
Here is “Charlotte” used in a sentence: “Charlotte was named after her great-grandmother.”
What part of speech is “Charlotte”?
Depending on how it is used, “Charlotte” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Charlotte” come from?
The word “Charlotte” dates back to around 1744 and comes from French. From French Charlotte, a feminine diminutive of Charles; several places of this name honour Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818).
Is “Charlotte” a common word?
“Charlotte” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Charlotte” have?
“Charlotte” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name, a feminine form of Charles.
What is the origin of the name Charlotte?
Charlotte is a female given name and the feminine form of Charles. It carries the same root as Charles, traditionally understood to mean "free man."
What is a charlotte dessert made of?
A charlotte is a moulded dessert lined with sponge fingers or bread and filled with fruit, custard, or cream. The lining holds the soft filling in shape when the dessert is turned out of its mould.
What is the difference between a charlotte and a trifle?
A charlotte is built inside a mould lined with sponge fingers or bread and then unmoulded so it holds its shape, while a trifle is layered loosely in a bowl and served from it. A charlotte stands on its own; a trifle stays in the dish.
Are the name Charlotte and the dessert charlotte related?
They share the same spelling but are used in entirely different ways: one is a female given name and the other is a moulded dessert of sponge fingers or bread filled with fruit, custard, or cream. Context makes clear which is meant.
