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

According to the New York City Parks Department, the delay stems from a mechanical failure during seasonal preparations. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 2 July 2026

The Fourth of July weekend will be mostly clear with temperatures close to seasonal averages across San Diego County. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026

This year's marine heat wave is smaller than the Blob, and strong seasonal upwelling of cool, nutrient-rich water could help limit some impacts along the coast. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026

At check-in, guests are greeted with a glass of Coors Banquet or seasonal wine, and additional amenities include ice cream during the hotel’s social hour and access to s’more kits and roasting tools. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 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