OCCASIONAL Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

occasional

adjective

ə-ˈkā-zh(ə-)nəl

Definition of occasional next

as in sporadic

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence the weekend forecast is for occasional showers

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as in odd

not often occurring or repeated an occasional mechanical problem with our car, but nothing serious

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Examples of occasional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Despite its close proximity to the urban sprawl, the natural world permeates their forested two-acre lot, where rosemary and lavender grow, wild beehives can be found in old tree branches, and the occasional brown bear wanders past. —

John Wogan, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024 Keep up deep, occasional waterings for the first two years. —

Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 Fall weather can be unpredictable, with chilly mornings, breezy afternoons and the occasional rain shower. —

Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024 Like many New Yorkers, Eighth Day chief executive officer Savannah Sachs looks forward to the occasional summertime respite found in the Hamptons. —

Noor Lobad, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for occasional

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