ceilidhs

noun

variants also ceilis
plural of ceilidh, Scottish & Irish
as in sings

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  1. festivals
  2. symphonies
  3. jams
Noun
  • Presidents use it to vaunt France’s accomplishments and national pride, mayors host village festivals and families gather for holiday meals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Undeniable is the sense of momentum and yearning for stability of an exciting new generation of Costa Rican directors, often women, scoring selection at A-list festivals.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • Songs gain their power from repetition, while symphonies gain theirs from transformation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • One is Enrico Lopez-Yanez, Class of 2007, a pops conductor formerly with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra who now has stints with the Detroit, Dallas and Pacific symphonies.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Definition of symphonies
Noun
  • Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.
    — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The Michigan Health and Human Services Department suggests cooking raspberries when possible, such as in pies and jams.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Definition of jams
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