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

Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025

Lumiere has earned a Michelin star with its seasonal British cooking, Petit Coco is a beloved French bistro and Journey’s 12-course tasting menu is inspired by the owners’ globetrotting. —Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Nestled on the Great Lakes in northern Michigan, the popular island draws more than 1 million tourists per year and a seasonal lineup beckons visitors to explore your fall adventure. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Add spooky touches to your seasonal decor for an easy fall front porch idea for Halloween. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 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