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
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
Plus, classic Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie often wear seasonal costumes for Halloween and Christmas.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Staples such as canned and dried beans, legumes, and grains are reliably affordable, and opting for seasonal (or frozen) fruits and vegetables will always be budget-friendly.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The chefs who met working at Michelin three-star Addison by William Bradley aim to explore the cuisines from all of China’s 35 provinces, while also updating their menu with new seasonal ingredients every few weeks.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Because the process is subtle, many do not notice until a seasonal shed drops density just enough to expose the pattern.
—Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Staples such as canned and dried beans, legumes, and grains are reliably affordable, and opting for seasonal (or frozen) fruits and vegetables will always be budget-friendly.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The chefs who met working at Michelin three-star Addison by William Bradley aim to explore the cuisines from all of China’s 35 provinces, while also updating their menu with new seasonal ingredients every few weeks.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Because the process is subtle, many do not notice until a seasonal shed drops density just enough to expose the pattern.
—Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seasonal
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“Seasonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasonal. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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