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seasonal

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsizənəɫ// UK //sˈiːzənəl// sea·son·al

n. happening only during a particular time of year or changing as the seasons change.

n. relating to, occurring in, or varying with a particular season. Often used to describe employment patterns, weather phenomena, or consumer availability.


SIMPLE

The restaurant menu changes often to include seasonal vegetables.

CONTEXTUAL

Many students look for seasonal work at the beach during the busy summer months.

COMPLEX

The local economy relies heavily on seasonal tourism, which creates a significant surge in revenue during the winter but leaves many businesses struggling during the off-season.

Antonyms
Origin

From season + -al.

Usage

Typically functions as an attributive adjective placed before the noun it modifies.

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