English · Word Candidate

Charlotte

/ˈʃɑː.lət/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Charlottes

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A type of women's bonnet popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một loại mũ bonnet nữ phổ biến vào thế kỷ 18 và 19

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Noun

Examples

The Charlotte bonnet, form'd to please, / And Strelitz coif she wore with ease.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A dessert consisting of sponge cake filled with fruit, and cream or custard.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một món tráng miệng gồm bánh sponge chứa trái cây, kem hoặc bánh custard

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Noun

Examples

A charlotte consists of a mold lined with buttered bread, filled with a fruit mixture and baked. […] A savory charlotte, also made with a bread lining, is an excellent way to dress up ratatouille, especially if picked up from a catering shop.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Charlotte” mean?

A type of women's bonnet popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Is “Charlotte” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.