processional

1 of 2

noun

pro·​ces·​sion·​al prə-ˈsesh-nəl 

-ˈse-shə-nᵊl

1

: a book containing material for a procession

2

: a musical composition (such as a hymn) designed for a procession

3

: a ceremonial procession

processional

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, or moving in a procession

processionally adverb

Examples of processional in a Sentence

Noun

He led a slow processional into the church.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Expand The 15th Annual Florida Day of the Dead Celebration and processional took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale. —Scott Luxor, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024

That’s mainly because the race often has an anti-climactic and processional feel to it. —Jerome Pugmire, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024

Adjective

The second and third (the current one) capitol buildings, were placed on the hill originally designated as the grand processional way to Capitol Hill. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Sep. 2024

Three spinners was an overload on a seaming English-style morning and his batting unit promptly began a processional march back to the pavilion. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

processional

1 of 2 noun

pro·​ces·​sion·​al prə-ˈsesh-nəl 

-ən-ᵊl

: a musical composition (as a hymn) written for a procession

processional

2 of 2 adjective

: of, relating to, or moving in a procession