ceilidhs

variants also ceilis
plural of ceilidh, Scottish & Irish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilidhs
Noun
  • December brings warm days, lush landscapes, and vibrant local festivals.
    Jim Augerinos, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The film was shown at the Netherlands, Berlin and Miami film festivals, according to The Hollywood Reporter, and in 2018 was released on DVD in Germany.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.

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