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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The good thing is, most plants native to temperate parts of the globe evolved ways to deal with the annual seasonal cycle.
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
But the region’s unusually heavy seasonal rainfall has greatly diminished that threat.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition, there will be seasonal vegetables and a short dessert menu available to add to the meal a la carte.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Outdoors, the seasonal Cabana Bar services sunworshippers on the chic pool deck and nearby tables.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
But the region’s unusually heavy seasonal rainfall has greatly diminished that threat.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition, there will be seasonal vegetables and a short dessert menu available to add to the meal a la carte.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Outdoors, the seasonal Cabana Bar services sunworshippers on the chic pool deck and nearby tables.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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