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
Examples of processional in a Sentence
Noun
He led a slow processional into the church.
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Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
The Patriarchate canceled the traditional processional last week because of safety concerns, and has held Masses limited to fewer than 50 worshipers in compliance with the Israeli military’s guidelines for civilians.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026
Some may follow a processional order based on their religion, while others might choose a non-traditional wedding procession where the couple goes arm-in-arm together alone.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The Patriarchate canceled the traditional processional last week because of safety concerns, and has held Masses limited to fewer than 50 worshippers in compliance with the Israeli military's guidelines for civilians.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
The Patriarchate canceled the traditional processional last week because of safety concerns, and has held Masses limited to fewer than 50 worshipers in compliance with the Israeli military’s guidelines for civilians.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
Some may follow a processional order based on their religion, while others might choose a non-traditional wedding procession where the couple goes arm-in-arm together alone.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for processional
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“Processional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/processional. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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
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