English · Word Candidate

seasonal

/ˈsiːzənəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: seasonals

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of, related to, or reliant on a season or period of the year, especially with regard to weather characteristics.

Adjective

It is a seasonal swimming pool.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Appropriate to the season.

Adjective

Q: How's the weather there? A: The wind is pretty stiff, but it's seasonal, so no complaints.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Anything that is seasonal, such as a financial trend, a product for sale, or an employee.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “seasonal” mean?

Of, related to, or reliant on a season or period of the year, especially with regard to weather characteristics.

Is “seasonal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.