procession (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈseʃən/

Definition

A group of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly, often ceremonial, line.

Examples

• A funeral procession slowly made its way to the cemetery.

• The wedding procession was led by the bride and groom.

• Thousands lined the streets to watch the victory procession.

How to Use procession

procession of (prepositional phrase)

A line of people or things moving forward, followed by something else. — "A long procession of mourners followed the hearse."

Synonyms of procession

Words with a similar meaning to procession:

• line
• march
• parade
• procession

Antonyms of procession

Words with the opposite meaning to procession:

• halt
• retreat

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