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

Peeps also lend themselves to DIY projects — cupcake toppers, spring table centerpieces, seasonal s’mores. —Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026

That action could be done on a seasonal basis, or off and on during the summer. —Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

Bundtini Eggs are available for purchase as a single, half dozen or dozen, and guests can fill them with seasonal favorites. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026

With the price of gas on the rise — due to war with Iran and seasonal increases — food delivery services are trying to provide some relief to their drivers. —Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026

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