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

Peak migration is defined by the seasonal window during which about 50% of nighttime bird migration traffic passes through an area. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Some areas are already experiencing a seasonal chill in the air, and there are few better ways to commemorate the beginning of autumn than by curling up on the couch to enjoy a movie night or start your annual Gilmore Girls rewatch. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Here's what to know about Sonic's new seasonal offerings, including how to get them. —Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025

The 246,000-acre park is stunning when surrounded by seasonal reds and yellows, especially when viewed from one of Jozankei’s outdoor hot-spring baths. —Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 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