ceilidhs

variants also ceilis
Definition of ceilidhsnext
plural of ceilidh, Scottish & Irish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilidhs
Noun
  • Despite major changes this year to timing and logistics, SXSW will again spotlight comedy and action films that other festivals don’t show, as well as be a hotbed for discovery of new talent.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Fredericksburg still wears its German heritage on its sleeve, evident throughout Main Street architecture and a lively cluster of biergartens and long-running seasonal festivals.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Sunlight, scalpers and symphonies, in readers’ eyes.
    Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Now back in Cincinnati, LaVigne performs all over the world with symphonies, at special events and as a cruise headliner.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Apricots are excellent for fresh eating, making preserves and jams, creating fruit leather, and drying.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The brand, which sells jams and other products, will continue without Netflix.
    Ellie Austin, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Ceilidhs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilidhs. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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