Definitions

1. noun

A masculine given name, especially popular in European royalty and nobility.

“The king’s son’s name is Charles.”

2. proper noun

A specific king or monarch who held the name Charles, such as Charles III of Spain or Charles Darwin.

“Charles Darwin was a renowned English naturalist and biologist.”

3. verb

To name or give the name of Charles to something, especially a ship or a geographical feature.

“The city was charles after its founder, Charles the Bold.”

4. proper adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Charles or the House of Bourbon.

“The Charles River runs through Boston.”