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

Angels lead the procession by candelight, with musicians and traditional Christmas songs. —Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 30 Nov. 2025

There will be a traditional procession, seasonal music and Christmas choirs. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025

The original procession consisted of 50 people, 15 cars and Santa Claus in the final vehicle. —Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

The procession also features marching bands from across the country, crown crews and performance groups; get more details here. —Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025

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