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

After the funeral service, there will be a processional to the Beverly Shores Fire Station for Himan’s ceremonial last call. —Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026

Ecclesiastical themes throughout the show culminate in a series of men’s tunics – a new addition to the show following Dolce&Gabbana’s 2025 presentation processional on Rome’s Aelian Bridge. —Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026

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

At the Jones Center, your sculptures are arranged in a processional manner with your spiky sun opposite the entrance like a rose window. —Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 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