pro·ces·sion
prə-ˈse-shən 
1
a
: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way
b
2
a
: continuous forward movement : progression
b
: emanation
the Holy Spirit's procession from the Father
processioned; processioning; processions
Examples of procession in a Sentence
Noun
There was a procession of children carrying candles.
The cars moved in procession to the cemetery.
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
According to the outlet, the King’s youngest son, Prince Harry, is expected to walk side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 17 July 2025
In Milwaukee, the final call usually occurs after an officer's funeral and before the procession to the cemetery.
—Jessica Van Egeren, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
These depict, for example, a procession of bedraggled, potentially threatening armed nomads, belongings in tow, or an encampment where a woman gives birth while others cook and play cards; the series was accompanied by couplets that were especially derogatory.
—Melissa Harris, Artforum, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The sheriff’s department announced the route of a procession planned for Friday afternoon to honor the three deputies killed in the explosion.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
According to the outlet, the King’s youngest son, Prince Harry, is expected to walk side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 17 July 2025
In Milwaukee, the final call usually occurs after an officer's funeral and before the procession to the cemetery.
—Jessica Van Egeren, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
These depict, for example, a procession of bedraggled, potentially threatening armed nomads, belongings in tow, or an encampment where a woman gives birth while others cook and play cards; the series was accompanied by couplets that were especially derogatory.
—Melissa Harris, Artforum, 10 July 2025
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procession. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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