seasonal
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.happening during or related to a particular season of the year.
adj.relating to, occurring in, or varying with a particular season.
Simple“The restaurant changes its menu to include seasonal vegetables like asparagus in the spring.”
In context“Retailers often experience significant seasonal fluctuations in revenue, with a dramatic peak occurring during the winter holiday period.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.suitable or typical for the current time of year.
adj.appropriate to or typical of the current season, especially regarding weather or festivities.
Simple“We enjoyed some seasonal weather with plenty of snow for our skiing trip.”
In context“The unseasonable warmth in October was a stark contrast to the seasonal chill we usually expect by that time of year.”
SynonymsAntonymsunseasonable - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a worker or a product that is only available during a specific season.
n.a person, trend, or commodity that is active or available only during a specific period of the year.
Simple“The farm hires dozens of seasonals every year to help with the apple harvest.”
In context“The logistics firm relies heavily on seasonals to manage the surge in parcel deliveries during the final quarter of the fiscal year.”
UsageOften used in business or agricultural contexts to refer to temporary staff.
Usage seasonal flu
From season + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.