ritual

US /ˈrɪtʃuəl/

UK /'rɪtʃʊəl/

B1

adjecitve

  • Performed as part of a ceremony
  • Being done in a regular, expected or similar way

noun

  • Social or religious ceremony always done the same

Examples

the accusation that they practised ritual murder

A cognac before bed is one of our little nightly rituals.