1. plural of celt; prehistoric stone or metal tools with a blade or cutting edge, typically wedge-shaped
Usage: archaeology; historical
2. plural of Celt; members of a group of peoples inhabiting parts of Europe and Asia Minor in pre-Roman times, or their modern descendants
Usage: capitalized when referring to the people

Examples

• Archaeologists discovered several stone celts at the ancient settlement.
• The museum's collection includes bronze celts from the Iron Age.
• Celts were skilled craftspeople who created tools and weapons.
• The Celts spread their culture across much of Europe.
• Modern Celts maintain traditions rooted in their ancestral heritage.