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

New Yorker subscribers enjoy access to our full seasonal cultural previews directly in their inbox. —Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025

Bozeman: This will be spring break seasonal service available only on Saturdays. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025

Keep reading for more of my favorite fall finds from Amazon’s hidden Outlet, including table runners in seasonal colors, festive flameless candles, and more. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025

The seasonal promotions come at a time of significant competition in the fast food industry, which faces slim margins and changing consumer habits amid economic uncertainty. —Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025

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