processional

noun pro·ces·sion·al \ prə-ˈsesh-nəl , -ˈse-shə-nᵊl \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

Definition of processional

1 : a book containing material for a procession

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

3 : a ceremonial procession

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Examples of processional in a Sentence

He led a slow processional into the church.

Recent Examples of processional from the Web

With clear, broad podium gestures, Scaglione shaped the noble opening, the ecstatic central section, and the triumphant processional that concludes the overture.

— christian hertzog, sandiegouniontribune.com, "A game of musical chairs and an impressive debut: Scaglione stellar with the San Diego Symphony," 7 Apr. 2018
Palm Sunday worship will begin with a children's palm processional at 9:30 a.m. March 25.

— Daily Southtown, "Church news," 20 Mar. 2018
The factory floor looked like a wedding processional had just passed through.

— lauren collins, The New Yorker, "How many roses go into a bottle of Chanel No. 5?," 12 Mar. 2018
Those were just suggestions for the processional, unity ceremony and recessional.

— sarah hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "This startup takes the guesswork out of picking music — and musicians — for your wedding," 7 Mar. 2018
The event also includes a flag processional, crafts and a fashion show.

— christina hyder, Laurel Leader, "A principal and teacher take top honors [North Laurel/Savage]," 1 Mar. 2018
As the band halted its parade in view of the singer, the notes of its traditional processional began to dissolve into something far more abstract.

— carolina a. miranda, latimes.com, "Experimental vocalist Carmina Escobar led an ethereal performance while floating on Echo Park Lake," 31 Jan. 2018
In a debutante processional, the young woman will walk out on her father’s arm, followed by one or two younger escorts.

— maggie burch, Southern Living, "8 Things Only Southern Debutantes Understand," 2 Feb. 2017
In a debutante processional, the young woman will walk out on her father’s arm, followed by one or two younger escorts.

— maggie burch, Southern Living, "8 Things Only Southern Debutantes Understand," 2 Feb. 2017

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