ceilidh

American  

[key-lee] / ˈkeɪ li /

noun

Irish, Scot., and Canadian (chiefly Prince Edward Island).

1. a party, gathering, or the like, at which dancing, singing, and storytelling are the usual forms of entertainment.

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ceilidh British  

/ ˈkeɪlɪ /

noun

1. (esp in Scotland and Ireland) an informal social gathering with folk music, singing, dancing, and storytelling

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Etymology

Origin of ceilidh

From Irish céilidhe, Scots Gaelic cèilidh, Middle Irish célide, derivative of Old Irish céile “companion”

Example Sentences

But for those who prefer a more traditional Scottish party, the Assembly Rooms will play host to two ceilidhs on 31 December - including an early one for children.

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"She taught me ceilidh dances for our wedding. She did give me some basic stuff, shoulders down!"

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This year's event kicked off with the parade, followed by afternoon fun events, with a "celebration ceilidh" due to take place on Saturday evening.

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Calum first learned about traditional music in his school ceilidh band.

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There was also a firework display as Edinburgh marked its 30th year of the celebrations, while there was a mass ceilidh staged in Inverness.

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