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

By December, kitsch in its more seasonal flavors had overrun the front yards of Paradise Palms. —Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026

Smyth’s nightly tasting menu of superior New Wisconsin cuisine highlights local and seasonal ingredients. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026

Davis will lead Solbari’s wholesale strategy, building a national network of sales representatives, securing retail partnerships and establishing a seasonal wholesale cadence. —Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 May 2026

For dinner, reserve (way) in advance at seasonal New American restaurant Fore Street, whose menu changes daily. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 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