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

At 1981's Trooping the Colour, Diana rode in a carriage with former Prince Andrew, as her husband-to-be Prince Charles was riding on horseback as part of the processional. —Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 13 June 2026

The Grand Prix has been criticized as a processional where Saturday hot laps decide the result. —Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 7 June 2026

Adjective

The largely processional final Giro stage, that ended with eight laps through Rome, was won by sprint specialist Jonathan Milan. —ABC News, 31 May 2026

The second and fourth (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, 22 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for processional

• compressional
• concessional
• confessional
• congressional
• obsessional
• professional
• recessional
• successional
• interprofessional
• paraprofessional
• semiprofessional
• nonprofessional

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