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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The 105-room boutique hotel has a seasonal rooftop lounge that will open in time for summer.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
From Vecino's kitchen expect a merging of seasonal, local Michigan ingredients with flavors and traditions of Mexico.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
The Desert Research Institute (DRI), the state of Nevada’s research group, says cloud seeding can increase seasonal precipitation by about 10%, while the World Meteorological Organization assessed in 2019 that the impacts of cloud seeding range from next to nothing to 20%.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Spicy margarita lovers will get a kick out of the seasonal Pineapple Jalapeño flavor.
—Chala June, Bon Appétit, 17 Apr. 2024
The on-sale style comes in four seasonal colors, including mint green and lilac, and is just barely cropped at the hem for a tailored finish that looks great with high-waisted bottoms.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Viking imagery often focuses on seasonal banquets of roasted lamb accompanied by mead.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 11 Apr. 2024
The bar also hosts seasonal dinners and Sunday suppers every other month, featuring cassoulet, bouillabaisse or another French classic as the main item.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
In her book, Clutton’s asparagus is followed by a similar British seasonal favorite, sprouting broccoli.
—Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
From Vecino's kitchen expect a merging of seasonal, local Michigan ingredients with flavors and traditions of Mexico.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
The Desert Research Institute (DRI), the state of Nevada’s research group, says cloud seeding can increase seasonal precipitation by about 10%, while the World Meteorological Organization assessed in 2019 that the impacts of cloud seeding range from next to nothing to 20%.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Spicy margarita lovers will get a kick out of the seasonal Pineapple Jalapeño flavor.
—Chala June, Bon Appétit, 17 Apr. 2024
The on-sale style comes in four seasonal colors, including mint green and lilac, and is just barely cropped at the hem for a tailored finish that looks great with high-waisted bottoms.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Viking imagery often focuses on seasonal banquets of roasted lamb accompanied by mead.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 11 Apr. 2024
The bar also hosts seasonal dinners and Sunday suppers every other month, featuring cassoulet, bouillabaisse or another French classic as the main item.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
In her book, Clutton’s asparagus is followed by a similar British seasonal favorite, sprouting broccoli.
—Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Seasonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasonal. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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