Word
seasonal
Phoneticssea·son·al, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsizənəɫ/
UK/sˈiːzənəl/
Definitions
01happening at a certain time of year
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.
“The restaurant changes its menu to include seasonal vegetables like asparagus in the spring.”
“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.
Antonyms
02appropriate for the time of year
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.
“We enjoyed some seasonal weather with plenty of snow for our skiing trip.”
“The unseasonable warmth in October was a stark contrast to the seasonal chill we usually expect by that time of year.”
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03a temporary worker or product
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal · Technical
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.
“The farm hires dozens of seasonals every year to help with the apple harvest.”
“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.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “seasonal” in context.
Etymology
From season + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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