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

Others, particularly those applying for relief via the medical processional’s certification, must submit a formal application. —Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

The processional wends its way across town led by a pickup truck that drags an open trailer full of musicians strumming guitars and leading the crowd in song. —Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024

Adjective

The second and third (the current one) capitol buildings, were placed on the hill originally designated as the grand processional way to Capitol Hill. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Sep. 2024

Three spinners was an overload on a seaming English-style morning and his batting unit promptly began a processional march back to the pavilion. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

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