1. Plural of charlotte; a dessert consisting of a mold lined with sponge cake or ladyfingers and filled with fruit, custard, or whipped cream.
Usage: Culinary term; Often capitalized when referring to a specific named variety (e.g., Charlotte Russe)
2. Plural of charlotte; a type of cooking pot or baking dish with sloped sides.
Usage: Cookware term; Less common in modern usage

Examples

• The bakery displayed several charlottes in the window, each filled with fresh berries.
• She prepared two charlottes for the dinner party, one with chocolate mousse and one with vanilla cream.
• Traditional charlottes are often served chilled at formal dessert courses.
• The recipe called for lining the charlottes with ladyfinger cookies before adding the filling.
• These charlottes were inspired by the classic Charlotte Russe dessert from French cuisine.