ceilidh

cei·lidh

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [key-lee]
- /ˈkeɪ li/
- /ˈkeɪ.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [key-lee]
- /ˈkeɪ li/

Definitions of ceilidh word

countable noun ceilidh A ceilidh is an informal entertainment, especially in Scotland or Ireland, at which there is folk music, singing, and dancing. 3
noun ceilidh (esp in Scotland and Ireland) an informal social gathering with folk music, singing, dancing, and storytelling 3
noun ceilidh a party, gathering, or the like, at which dancing, singing, and storytelling are the usual forms of entertainment. 1
noun ceilidh A social event at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing, traditional dancing, and storytelling. 1
noun ceilidh Scottish or Irish party with music and dancing 1
noun ceilidh An Irish or Scottish informal social gathering where traditional folk music is played, with dancing and story telling. 0

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Parts of speech for Ceilidh

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ceilidh popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for ceilidh

noun ceilidh

dance — If you dance a particular kind of dance, you do it or perform it.
barn dance — A barn dance is a social event people go to for country dancing.
party — a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.: a cocktail party.
celebration — A celebration is a special enjoyable event that people organize because something pleasant has happened or because it is someone's birthday or anniversary.
sing-along — an informal or unrehearsed singing of songs by a group of people, usually under the direction of a leader; songfest.

All 6 Synonyms of ceilidh