Synonyms for

Procession

Verb / prʌˈseʃʌn / / prəʊˈseʃʌn / Another word for procession — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of people or vehicles moving in a formal and orderly way as part of a ceremony or festival.

Synonyms & similar words

progress retreat forwardmotion rise emanation progression onwardmotion advance advancement parade march cavalcade column caravan pageant troop train file formation cortege motorcade convoy fleet string array progress course sequence succession

Synonyms by register

Formal

processional parade processionary

Informal

line march walk

Literary

entourage retinue processionary train

Antonyms

halt stoppage cessation standstill disbandment dispersion

Common collocations

  • religious procession
  • funeral procession
  • wedding procession
  • torchlight procession
  • royal procession
  • slow procession
  • orderly procession
  • procession of events

Word family

noun procession
verb process
adjective processional

Usage note

While 'procession' often refers to a physical line of people, it can also describe a continuous series of events or items. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The wedding procession was led by the bride's father.
  2. The parade procession lasted for two hours.
  3. The religious procession was held on Easter Sunday.
  4. The funeral procession drove slowly through the town.
  5. The procession of cars stretched for miles on the highway.

Quotes

  • The procession was led by a brass band playing lively tunes.
  • The procession of life is a constant journey forward.
  • The procession of history moves always forward, never backward.

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