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
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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Take advantage of seasonal sales to refresh your bedding.
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Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
In addition to its custom cakes, the bakery offers pastries, cookies and seasonal treats.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Grab yourself a cocktail—surprise yourself with a Pescado's Choice, a mystery mix of seasonal ingredients—and take in the view.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
State officials say the current surge mirrors seasonal patterns seen in recent years.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
In addition to its custom cakes, the bakery offers pastries, cookies and seasonal treats.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Grab yourself a cocktail—surprise yourself with a Pescado's Choice, a mystery mix of seasonal ingredients—and take in the view.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
State officials say the current surge mirrors seasonal patterns seen in recent years.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for seasonal
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“Seasonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasonal. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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