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

Examine search trends to see seasonal fluctuations and identify opportunities to adapt targeting. —Bahram Moshrefnoory, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

This ski season, the Amtrak Winter Park Express will kick off its seasonal service on Dec. 20 and run from Denver’s Union Station to both the Winter Park Resort and nearby Fraser, Colorado, according to Amtrak. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024

Disney Minnie Mouse Disney Candy Cane Ears Headband No Disney fan’s closet is complete without Mickey or Minnie ears, and this holiday-ready pair comes in five seasonal styles. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

The fast food brand is adding one more seasonal menu item in November: a new taco salad. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 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