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

On our shopping list is a polished king bed that’s 39% off, an armoire that’s perfect for stashing seasonal clothing, and a sleek metal accent table under $200. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025

Employers are also limiting seasonal hiring amid political and trade uncertainty. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025

The North Carolina coast has been battered in recent weeks by a string of hurricanes offshore, other storm systems and seasonal high tides. —Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025

This seasonal space offers more than 1,000 square feet of festive decor, twinkling lights and cheerful textiles. —David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 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