procession

1 of 2

noun

pro·​ces·​sion prə-ˈse-shən 

1

a

: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way

b

: succession, sequence

2

a

: continuous forward movement : progression

b

: emanation

the Holy Spirit's procession from the Father

procession

2 of 2

verb

processioned; processioning; processions

intransitive verb

archaic

: to go in procession

Synonyms of procession

Noun

• parade

Examples of procession in a Sentence

Noun

There was a procession of children carrying candles.

The cars moved in procession to the cemetery.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

At the start of the press conference, workers walked in a procession near the podium while holding plants and signs in Spanish. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026

Over the past year, a steady procession of allied leaders has made its way to China. —Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026

Kristin Williams, 42, brought her two children, ages 8 and 10, to view the procession outside the cathedral. —CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026

Thousands gathered along Southern roadsides — often in unusually chilly weather — to to watch the monks’ quiet procession that began in late October. —Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English processioun, from Anglo-French processiun, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin procession-, processio religious procession, from Latin, act of proceeding, from procedere

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1706, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for procession

• accession
• aggression
• compression
• concession
• confession
• depression
• digression
• discretion
• expression
• impression
• obsession
• oppression

Kids Definition

procession

noun

pro·​ces·​sion

prə-ˈsesh-ən

1

: continuous forward movement : progression

2

: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way

a funeral procession