seasonal

adjective

sea·​son·​al ˈsē-zᵊn-əl How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
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 noun
seasonally
ˈsē-zᵊn-ə-lē How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
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.
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There are already a number of green energy options available, including solar and wind power, but they are limited by things like capacity issues and seasonal dependence. Whitaker Irvin Jr., Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Throw a scrumptious picnic complete with orange wine, watermelon crisps, and more with these seasonal finds. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025 Another seasonal collaboration included a Tamagotchi version of their signature Swipe bag. Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 Many travelled long distances to earn money as seasonal migrant laborers on farms in England and Scotland, and Irish immigrants were integrating themselves into the capitalist money economy in the mills of Massachusetts and the factories of New York. Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seasonal

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seasonal was in 1838

Cite this Entry

“Seasonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasonal. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

seasonal

adjective
sea·​son·​al ˈsēz-nəl How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
-ᵊn-əl
: of, relating to, or restricted to a particular season
seasonal industries
seasonally
-nə-lē How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-lē
adverb

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