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 2030, Amazon said the plan is expected to generate an additional 1 million direct, indirect, induced and seasonal jobs in India, quadruple exports to $80 billion and deliver AI benefits to 15 million small businesses. —Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025

Citizens Energy customers should be on the lookout for a seasonal greeting from the gas and water utility this winter — with a card that is more fetid than festive. —Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025

Head mixologist and 2025 James Beard Nominee Colleen Hughes has crafted a playful, seasonal menu, and the Speakeasy will be decked out in festive decor to match the merry occasion. —Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025

The opening will be part of the seasonal event’s calendar, to be released Wednesday. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025

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