procession

1 of 2

noun

pro·​ces·​sion prə-ˈse-shən 

1

a

: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way

b

: succession, sequence

2

a

: continuous forward movement : progression

b

: emanation

the Holy Spirit's procession from the Father

procession

2 of 2

verb

processioned; processioning; processions

intransitive verb

archaic

: to go in procession

Synonyms of procession

Noun

• parade

Examples of procession in a Sentence

Noun

There was a procession of children carrying candles.

The cars moved in procession to the cemetery.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Leading up to Día de Los Muertos, there is a festive procession called Paseo de las Ánimas that begins at the cemetery. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

And provided the House flips Democratic, Republicans could see a procession of impeachment trials for Cabinet members — and perhaps even the president. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Thousands turned out in Yuba City on Sunday for the 2026 Sutter County Nagar Kirtan, the annual Sikh Parade first held in 1980, featuring a procession with horses, floats and electric motorcycles, free meals for visitors and devotional music. — Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Only one lone paparazzo captured the wedding procession, according to Cosmopolitan. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English processioun, from Anglo-French processiun, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin procession-, processio religious procession, from Latin, act of proceeding, from procedere

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1706, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for procession

• accession
• aggression
• compression
• concession
• confession
• depression
• digression
• discretion
• expression
• impression
• obsession
• oppression

Kids Definition

procession

noun

pro·​ces·​sion

prə-ˈsesh-ən

1

: continuous forward movement : progression

2

: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way

a funeral procession