ceilidhs

variants also ceilis
plural of ceilidh, Scottish & Irish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilidhs
Noun
  • November brings a full calendar of festivals celebrating the coastal city, including the Foo Foo Festival, a 12-day arts and culture event with activities from Pensacola Beach to the historic streets of downtown and out to Perdido Key.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Cartagena’s rich Afro-Colombian heritage pulses through its art, festivals, and everyday life, offering Black women travelers a meaningful way to connect with the region’s cultural legacy.
    Essence, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • There are dings from streetcars on Canal Street, chimes from slot machines at Caesars New Orleans Hotel & Casino, and celebratory symphonies from innumerable trumpets on countless stages and streetcorners.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds—one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies—is a joy like no other.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Examples include The Dutch Kettle of Hamptonville, which makes fruit jams, jellies and barbecue sauce.
    Chase Jordan November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The berries, which birds also love, can be eaten fresh or made into jams and jellies.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Ceilidhs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilidhs. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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