processional
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
Examples of processional in a Sentence
He led a slow processional into the church.
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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.
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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
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.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Immediately after Randolph's death, Fort Worth officers lined the streets outside the hospital for a processional.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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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
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.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Immediately after Randolph's death, Fort Worth officers lined the streets outside the hospital for a processional.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 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 11 Jun. 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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