seasonal
SEE-zuh-nuhl
Seasonal (adjective) means happening only at a certain time of year, or relating to one of the seasons. Example: “Many seaside cafes only offer seasonal opening hours, closing completely in winter.”
adjective
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Happening only at a certain time of year, or relating to one of the seasons.
"Many seaside cafes only offer seasonal opening hours, closing completely in winter."
"Strawberries are a seasonal fruit, best in early summer."
"The store hires extra staff for seasonal work over the holidays."
How to use seasonal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTied to a particular time of year rather than happening all year round.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
seasonal work
seasonal produce
seasonal changes
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Word forms
- Plural
- seasonals
- Comparative
- more seasonal
- Superlative
- most seasonal
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Many seaside cafes only offer _____ opening hours, closing completely in winter.
Etymology
From "season" plus the adjective suffix "-al."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for seasonal
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
irrational
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Frequently asked questions
What does “seasonal” mean?
The word “seasonal” means happening only at a certain time of year, or relating to one of the seasons. In plain terms, tied to a particular time of year rather than happening all year round.
How do you pronounce “seasonal”?
“Seasonal” is pronounced SEE-zuh-nuhl (/ˈsiːzənəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “seasonal” in a sentence?
Here is “seasonal” used in a sentence: “Strawberries are a seasonal fruit, best in early summer.”
What part of speech is “seasonal”?
“Seasonal” is an adjective.
Is “seasonal” a common word?
“Seasonal” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between seasonal and seasonable?
Seasonal means happening at or depending on a certain time of year, as in seasonal work or seasonal fruit. Seasonable means normal for or appropriate to the season, most often describing weather, as in "seasonable temperatures for January." Confusing the two is a common usage error.
What is the difference between seasonal and annual?
Annual means happening once a year or measured over a year, as in an annual meeting or annual rainfall. Seasonal ties something to a particular season or time of year, and it may recur every year during that season, like seasonal flu. An event can be both: an annual festival held each summer is also seasonal.
