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

Meals are prepared in-house and feature seasonal Alaska ingredients, such as Copper River king salmon and low-bush cranberries that the chef team foraged. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

Gigi Hadid broke out the trend in corduroy pants form, which is perfectly seasonal with soft and warm fabric paired with a relaxed design. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

The annual tree has become a seasonal fixture in London and marks the start of the festive period at the hotel. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Customers can expect seasonal items such as pumpkin spice cold brew and Dutch apple cheesecake waffles, as well as avocado toast, burgers and chicken sandwiches, mac and cheese, and more. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

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