noun
- a ceremony or series of acts performed in a prescribed order, often for religious or cultural purposes
- a habitual or customary action performed regularly
adjective
- relating to or done as part of a ritual or ceremony
Examples
- The wedding ritual included exchanging rings and vows.
- Many cultures have rituals to celebrate the harvest season.
- Her morning ritual involves coffee and reading the newspaper.
- The team performed their pre-game ritual for good luck.
- The ritual dance was passed down through generations.
- He followed his bedtime ritual of brushing teeth and reading.
- The ritual cleansing ceremony took place at dawn.