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

And come cooler months, guests can enjoy seasonal wellness programming—including a winter spa on the terrace, ensuring al fresco activity all year long. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026

The prospect has been lighting up meteorology forums and bubbled into the mainstream consciousness this week with the release of an outlook by the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts indicating that sea surface temperatures could exceed the seasonal average by 2 degrees Celsius. —Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

Available in an aqua bouquet pattern, plus other charming seasonal prints, including cherries and butterflies. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026

The fish market lets customers sample fresh cuts of the day’s catch, and the historic waterfront has a seasonal ice-skating rink. —Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 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