Gathering with Celtic folk music, singing and dancing

• Celtic folk music event

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1875, from Irish céilidhe , from Old Irish céle "companion," from PIE *kei-liyo- , from root *kei- "beloved, dear," primarily "to lie; bed, couch" (see cemetery ).

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
In modern usage, a céilidh or ceilidh is a traditional Gaelic social gathering, which usually involves playing Gaelic folk music and dancing . It originated in Scotland and Ireland and is consequently common in the Scottish and Irish diasporas , as well ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 An Irish or Scottish informal social gathering where traditional folk music is played, with dancing and story telling. 2 Any such gathering in the Celtic diaspora.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ After the wedding a large reception and evening ceilidh was held at the Glynhill Hotel. ▪ Individual concerts and ceilidhs can be booked in advance. ▪ Plans are afoot for an informal dance or ceilidh . ▪ There have been ceilidhs, ...