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

The wedding processional is the beginning of a wedding ceremony when the couple, family, members of the wedding party, and the officiant head down the aisle and take their positions either in their seats or at the altar. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026

Clegg says costumed processionals went through towns, inspired by the pre-Christian Saturnalia celebrations. —Deena Prichep, NPR, 8 Dec. 2025

Adjective

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

Qatar was meant to be a processional grand prix, where positions gained, maintained or lost on the opening lap would prove critical. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025

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