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Definition of seasonal

seasonal

/ˈsiːzənəl/
sea · son · al
Adverb:seasonally
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Plural:seasonals
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seasonal Lexical Profile

seasonal Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or occurring during a particular season of the year.

Example

"The region experiences heavy seasonal rainfall between June and September."

2

Available, harvested, or active only during specific times of the year (especially of agricultural produce, employment, or commercial trade).

Example

"The restaurant prides itself on crafting menus around fresh, seasonal vegetables."

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• noun

1

A temporary worker employed only during a particular season of the year, or a product (such as a specialty beverage) produced and sold only during a specific season.

Example

"The local brewery released its autumn seasonal on tap this weekend."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'seasonal' (relating to or occurring in a specific season of the year) with 'seasonable' (suitable or appropriate for the time of year, or occurring at an opportune time).

• Rhymes for seasonal

• Nearby Words

season
seasonable
seasonably
seasonal
seasonality
seasonally
seasoned

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from 'season' (via Old French 'saison', from Latin 'sationem' meaning 'a sowing or planting') and the adjectival suffix '-al'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seasonal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seasonal
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