seasonal

1 of 2

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

seasonality

2 of 2

noun

sea·​son·​al·​i·​ty ˌsēzᵊnˈalətē 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being seasonal

Examples of seasonal in a Sentence

Adjective

The rise in gas prices is seasonal.

The store hires seasonal workers during the holidays.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For each order, the two work closely with the client to customize based on atmosphere, food preferences and seasonal touches. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

As of Wednesday, July 29, seasonal options included lemonade sorbet, pina colada ice cream and Field of Dreams ice cream, featuring beer, butterscotch and peanuts. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

However, the seasonal nature of cooling demand will limit market opportunities as temperatures eventually ease. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

California State Parks employs about 600 seasonal lifeguards every summer and there are about 70 permanent lifeguards in the department. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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