Word
procession
Phoneticspro·ces·sion, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹəˈsɛʃən/
UK/pɹəsˈɛʃən/
Definitions
01formal parade
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a line of people or vehicles moving forward in a slow and formal way for a special event.
n. a group of individuals, vehicles, or objects moving along in an orderly, often solemn or ceremonial manner.
“The funeral procession moved slowly through the city streets toward the cathedral.”
“A solemn procession of mourners followed the casket, their rhythmic footsteps echoing against the cobblestones of the ancient square.”
02a sequence of things
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a series of people or things that happen or appear one after another.
n. a continuous or orderly sequence of events, people, or items occurring in space or time.
“A long procession of witnesses came forward to speak at the trial.”
“The afternoon was filled with a wearying procession of applicants, each presenting nearly identical qualifications for the single available position.”
Synonyms
03cricket
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports British English
n. when several players in a cricket team lose their turn very quickly.
n. the rapid and sequential dismissal of a series of batsmen.
“After the captain was out, there was a procession of batsmen back to the pavilion.”
“The opening bowler's hat-trick triggered a pathetic procession of middle-order batsmen, effectively ending the match before tea.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Muslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco gathered for Mawlid al-Nabi, marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with prayers, processions and celebrations.” “She will be laid to rest following a celebration of life service and procession.” Etymology
From Middle English processioun, borrowed from Old French pourciession, from Latin prōcessiō (“a marching forward, an advance, in Late Latin a religious procession”), from prōcēdere, past participle prōcessus (“to move forward, advance, proceed”); see proceed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/procession