seasonal

adjective

sea·son·al ˈsēz-nəl

ˈsē-zᵊn-əl

Synonyms of seasonal next

: of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season

seasonal storms

: affected or caused by seasonal need or availability

seasonal industries

seasonality

ˌsē-zə-ˈna-lə-tē

noun

seasonally

ˈsēz-nə-lē

ˈsē-zᵊn-ə-lē

adverb

Example Sentences

The rise in gas prices is seasonal. The store hires seasonal workers during the holidays.

Recent Examples on the Web This early-stage trial will evaluate the best dosage for the experimental vaccine while comparing its immunogenicity and safety to current seasonal flu vaccines. —

Carma Hassan, CNN, 16 May 2023 Fortunately, for both our seasonal hair looks and budgets, Ulta's Gorgeous Hair Event is here, with discounts up to 50 percent off on top brands like Ouai, Fekkai, and more. —

Kelsey Mulvey, harpersbazaar.com, 16 May 2023 Its study of the 2019–2020 bushfires in Australia concluded that climate change played a part in increasing the overall seasonal fire risk by a factor of nine. —

Lois Parshley, Scientific American, 16 May 2023 Saffron rice and garlic naan accompany each of the five main course options, like seasonal squash kofta; paneer mille-feuille; Bengali lamb curry; old Delhi butter chicken; and Goan sea bass. —

Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2023 Just in time for the holidays, Actors is bringing a brand-new seasonal offering to Louisville. —

Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2023 Part memoir, part cookbook, The Taste of Country Cooking presented vivid stories of the seasonal farming and harvesting traditions of Lewis’ childhood, and of the Black South more broadly. —

Taryn White, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2023 This might resemble the FDA’s current approach with vaccines for the seasonal flu, which change each year. —

Ike Brannon, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023 The lauded, seasonal restaurant, which opened in 2019, received a rare 4-star review from The Dallas Morning News when the publication reviewed restaurants. —

Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 18 Apr. 2023 See More

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