seasonal

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adjective

sea·​son·​al ˈsē-zᵊn-əl How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
ˈsēz-nəl
Synonyms of seasonalnext
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: 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 How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
noun
seasonally
ˈsē-zᵊn-ə-lē How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
ˈsēz-nə-lē
adverb

seasonality

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noun

sea·​son·​al·​i·​ty ˌsēzᵊnˈalətē How to pronounce seasonality (audio)
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.
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Adjective
This year's marine heat wave is smaller than the Blob, and strong seasonal upwelling of cool, nutrient-rich water could help limit some impacts along the coast. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026 At check-in, guests are greeted with a glass of Coors Banquet or seasonal wine, and additional amenities include ice cream during the hotel’s social hour and access to s’more kits and roasting tools. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026 The Fourth of July weekend will be mostly clear with temperatures close to seasonal averages across San Diego County. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026 Opened in April by chef Kevin Finch and his wife, Alexa, the Greenpoint restaurant is inspired by Parisian bistros, with seasonal dishes that are both comforting and complex. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seasonal

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seasonal was in 1838

Phrases Containing seasonal

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“Seasonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasonal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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seasonal

adjective
sea·​son·​al ˈsēz-nəl How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
-ᵊn-əl
: of, relating to, or restricted to a particular season
seasonal industries
seasonally
-nə-lē How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-lē
adverb

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