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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Noun
The King was seen walking out, leading a procession that included William and Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, immediately behind Charles.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Religious processions pass by cars blasting reggaetón.
—Ken Chitwood, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
The Ashura march is a Shia religious procession organized by the Lebanese American community that takes place annually in Dearborn.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
On November 30, 1680, a procession of new viceroys made their triumphant entry into Mexico City.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procession. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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