ceilidhs

variants also ceilis
plural of ceilidh, Scottish & Irish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilidhs
Noun
  • Mark Hamill, Marlee Matlin, John Magaro and Joe Manganiello all have films currently in theatrical release, or are about to be released, and have been showcased in major festivals that lead into the awards circuit.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
  • There are many Oktoberfest festivals occurring locally in the Sacramento-area and neighboring regions.
    Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • America was, however, mad for symphonies, the more heroic the better, and Martinů found his way into the form.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Someone will look back on 2025 and pick through the mountain of symphonies and movies and novels and museum exhibits that were being offered this fall and will deduce this was what America and Chicago were thinking in 2025.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Inside you’ll find fruit jams and pastes from tangy pineapple and strawberry to pumpkin, fig or even custard.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • No hot water baths or pressure canning, the technique uses modern day refrigerators and freezers to store small batches of homemade jams, condiments and spreads, plus chutneys, pickles, relishes and ketchups.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Ceilidhs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilidhs. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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