ceilidh

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Definition of ceilidh in English English dictionary

An Irish or Scottish informal social gathering where traditional folk music is played, with dancing and story telling

A private conversation or visit

An evening of musical entertainment

{i} informal social event or party that includes dancing and singing to Irish or Scottish traditional music and story telling (popular in Ireland, Scotland and in the Canadian province Prince Edward Island)

an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling

A ceilidh is an informal entertainment, especially in Scotland or Ireland, at which there is folk music, singing, and dancing. an evening entertainment with Scottish or Irish singing and dancing

Related Terms

ceilidh dance

To take part in ceilidh dancing

ceilidh dance

A type of Scottish set step routine dancing

ceilidhs

plural of ceilidh

Hyphenation

cei·lidh

Etymology

() From Scottish Gaelic cèilidh, Irish céilidhe, from Old Irish céile (“companion”).