Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

ritual

[rich-oo-uhl] / ˈrɪtʃ u əl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In Bengal, fish is more than food - it is the bloodstream of the cuisine, woven into memory, ritual and everyday life, a marker of both identity and belonging.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

As for his “green flags,” Seacrest called attention to another morning ritual, specifically his preferred beverage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

My pregame ritual became a curious thing for Ernie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Bandel came with his entire family to celebrate his grandson's upcoming bar mitzvah, the Jewish coming-of-age ritual.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

He felt glum; his offering, possessing the quality of an authentic old pre-war ritual, had not been accepted.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




Vocabulary lists containing ritual