1. a social gathering in Ireland or Scotland featuring traditional music, dancing, and storytelling
Usage: Irish and Scottish English; also spelled 'ceilidh'
2. a type of traditional Irish or Scottish folk dance performed at such a gathering
Usage: often used in plural or as a modifier

Examples

• We attended a ceili in Dublin where locals danced to fiddle music all night.
• The village hall hosted a ceili every Friday evening during the summer.
• She learned several ceili dances at her Irish cultural center.
• The ceili brought together three generations of the family to celebrate their heritage.
• Traditional ceili music features fast-paced reels and lively jigs.