seasonal

adjective

sea·​son·​al ˈsē-zᵊn-əl How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
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 noun
seasonally
ˈsē-zᵊn-ə-lē How to pronounce seasonal (audio)
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.
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This category serves as a seasonal launch and offers an elevated option for consumers. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 June 2025 Call of Duty offers battle passes that provide players with a structured way to progress through seasonal content, while exclusive operator skins enable self-expression without impacting competitive balance. Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 The main park has more than 55 rides and attractions ranging from roller coasters to water play areas for little kids, a botanical garden, shows, seasonal events, like Brick-or-Treat in the fall, and more. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 June 2025 The seasonal spot is entering its eighth season, featuring a menu of local oysters, shareable small plates, and sandwiches. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for seasonal

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seasonal was in 1838

Cite this Entry

“Seasonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasonal. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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