ceilidhs

noun

variants also ceilis
plural of ceilidh, Scottish & Irish
as in sings

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  1. festivals
  2. symphonies
  3. jams
Noun
  • In 1973, Dale and Alonzo launched Brockman Gallery Productions, a nonprofit that produced outdoor exhibitions, film festivals and community classes.
    — Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The company subsequently expanded into producing projects by other filmmakers, building relationships through international festivals, distribution and co-production partnerships.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • Young Hindoyan was particularly captivated by Jascha Heifetz’s violin sound and by the codas in every first movement of Bruckner’s symphonies.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For more than a half-century, the multivenue complex has featured world-class symphonies, operas, dance and theater performances, along with education programs.
    — E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of symphonies
Noun
  • Contemporary jazz saxophonist Braxton Cooke will open, and undoubtedly find his way back on stage for a few jams.
    — Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Its brands include Folgers coffee, Jif peanut butter and Smucker's jams and jellies.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of jams
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