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

The back of the house opens to a large deck that hangs over a seasonal creek with a bridge that leads to meandering gardens and the swimming pool and pool house. —Mark David, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025

The once-open poolside retreats have been retrofitted with sliding doors and plexiglass to offer protection from the cold, and each cabana was hand-decorated by staff members with cheerful, seasonal decor. —Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 19 Nov. 2025

Look for rich, seasonal jewel tones, soft-to-the-touch fabrics, and metallic details to assemble a standout look for the season. —Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2025

Holiday Hideaway Pop-Up Bar – Chicken N Pickle’s seasonal bar. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Nov. 2025

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