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
Examples of seasonal in a Sentence
The rise in gas prices is seasonal.
The store hires seasonal workers during the holidays.
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Elephants and forest buffalos roam the shores, while the area is renowned for its seasonal leatherback turtle sightings and brilliant bird life.
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Melanie Van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
Growth in enterprise networking, broadband, and server storage revenues were offset by the seasonal decline in wireless (as is the case following the launch of an iPhone given that the component orders are placed ahead of the launch).
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Many small businesses with strong demand and loyal customers still fall outside traditional credit parameters, particularly those with seasonal activity or narrow margins.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The floral pattern adds a fun touch of seasonal character that can pair with everything from your best Easter dress to linen shorts, wide-leg pants, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
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Melanie Van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
Growth in enterprise networking, broadband, and server storage revenues were offset by the seasonal decline in wireless (as is the case following the launch of an iPhone given that the component orders are placed ahead of the launch).
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Many small businesses with strong demand and loyal customers still fall outside traditional credit parameters, particularly those with seasonal activity or narrow margins.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The floral pattern adds a fun touch of seasonal character that can pair with everything from your best Easter dress to linen shorts, wide-leg pants, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for seasonal
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“Seasonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasonal. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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