procession Synonyms
Another word for procession
• noun (Context 1)
A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly, formal, or ceremonial manner, especially as part of a festival, funeral, or public celebration.
"Thousands of spectators lined the streets to watch the royal wedding parade pass by the cathedral."
• noun (Context 2)
A continuous, steady succession or series of people, events, or things following one after another.
"The museum director welcomed a steady succession of visiting scholars and art historians throughout the afternoon."
• noun (Context 3)
A race or competition in which the competitors are unable to overtake one another, resulting in a predictable finish.
"Because the narrow street circuit offered almost no overtaking opportunities, Sunday's race turned into a dull walkover."
• verb (Context 4)
To walk or move along in a formal, ceremonial procession.
"The graduating students processioned slowly down the central aisle of the auditorium in their academic robes."