noun
- A social gathering in Scotland or Ireland featuring traditional music, dancing, and storytelling.
Usage: Scottish and Irish English; Often informal and community-based
Examples
- The village held a ceilidh every Friday night at the local hall.
- We danced to traditional fiddle music at the ceilidh.
- She learned Scottish reels at the ceilidh with her neighbors.
- The ceilidh brought together people from all over the region.
- They organized a ceilidh to celebrate the harvest season.
- At the ceilidh, locals shared old stories and songs.