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

For guests staying longer, the hotel can arrange activities including truffle hunts, seasonal wine harvest experiences, and tours of nearby towns and historical sites. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Holiday campaigns are always important for motivating consumers to shop, showcasing what’s new for the season and a store’s seasonal trappings, and for fueling business through the critical fourth quarter. — David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The restaurant open since 1992 that now has four locations — SouthPark, uptown, Ballantyne and Winston-Salem — combines seasonal, Southern ingredients and European culinary techniques. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Beaches typically go through a seasonal cycle with powerful winter waves dragging sand out to sea and more mild summer waves depositing the sand back onshore. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 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