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seasonal

adj. · n.
US //ˈsizənəɫ// UK //sˈiːzənəl// sea·son·al
  1. 1 happening at a certain time of year (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    happening during or related to a particular season of the year.

    relating to, occurring in, or varying with a particular season.

    Example

    The restaurant changes its menu to include seasonal vegetables like asparagus in the spring.

    Example

    Retailers often experience significant seasonal fluctuations in revenue, with a dramatic peak occurring during the winter holiday period.

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun it describes.
  2. 2 appropriate for the time of year (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    suitable or typical for the current time of year.

    appropriate to or typical of the current season, especially regarding weather or festivities.

    Example

    We enjoyed some seasonal weather with plenty of snow for our skiing trip.

    Example

    The unseasonable warmth in October was a stark contrast to the seasonal chill we usually expect by that time of year.
    • unseasonable
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  1. 3 a temporary worker or product (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal Technical

    a worker or a product that is only available during a specific season.

    a person, trend, or commodity that is active or available only during a specific period of the year.

    Example

    The farm hires dozens of seasonals every year to help with the apple harvest.

    Example

    The logistics firm relies heavily on seasonals to manage the surge in parcel deliveries during the final quarter of the fiscal year.

    Usage

    Often used in business or agricultural contexts to refer to temporary staff.
Origin

From season + -al.

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