🇬🇧🇨🇳 procession - 游行 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "procession" ("游行"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A procession is a group of people (or animals, or even robots!) walking or moving in a line together in an organized way, usually for a special event, ceremony, or celebration, like a parade, a wedding entrance, or a graduation march.
We watched a solemn snail procession on the sidewalk; it took so long that we grew up, paid taxes, and came back before they reached the grass.
The solemn funeral procession for my goldfish included two crying cousins, one confused dog, and a toilet that did not agree to be the grave.
The birthday cake procession was very fancy until the candles melted sideways and the cake slid off like it was trying to escape the party.
The wedding procession stopped for five minutes because the ring bearer was busy chasing a butterfly down the aisle.
In some places, people hold torchlit night processions during festivals.
At dawn, a procession of lanterns wound through the town. The procession moved past closed shops; children followed the procession, cheering and waving flags. Old people watched a slow procession of singers, hands clasped. A stray dog joined the final procession, then lay down content. The town cheered the gentle procession.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.
