seasonal

adjective

sea·​son·​al ˈsē-zᵊn-əl 

ˈsēz-nəl

1

: of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season

seasonal storms

2

: affected or caused by seasonal need or availability

seasonal industries

seasonality

ˌsē-zə-ˈna-lə-tē 

noun

seasonally

ˈsē-zᵊn-ə-lē 

ˈsēz-nə-lē

adverb

Examples of seasonal in a Sentence

The rise in gas prices is seasonal.

The store hires seasonal workers during the holidays.

Recent Examples on the Web

Murphy said the winter forecast predicts more dry weather, though the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s seasonal outlook predicted above-average temperatures with equal chances of precipitation above or below average levels. —Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024

And that’s where quality seasonal liqueurs come in. —Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024

Total deposits reached $11.59 billion, up from $10.97 billion at the end of 2023, with an increase in consumer deposits and seasonal municipal deposits. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

The earlier release plays to our collective nostalgia and is backed by data showing that limited-edition seasonal offerings drive foot traffic and online engagement. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing seasonal

• seasonal affective disorder

Kids Definition

seasonal

adjective

sea·​son·​al ˈsēz-nəl 

-ᵊn-əl

: of, relating to, or restricted to a particular season

seasonal industries

seasonally

-nə-lē 

-ᵊn-ə-lē

adverb