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

Hot sleepers know the feeling of tossing, turning, and sweating through too-warm bedding especially well, but the proper seasonal bedding can eliminate this issue. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

More seasonal, playful touches reveal themselves in dishes like the California sea bass with kumquats or kalamansi and poached squash tinged with coconut and curry. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026

By the end of May, the world enters into seasonal energy demand increases, including the busy summer driving season. —Jordan Blum, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026

Both events run on Fridays; check website for seasonal changes in hours. —Holly Andres, Daily News, 16 Apr. 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