adj

occasional

uh-KAYZH-nuhl

adj

Happening from time to time, but not regularly or often.

"We enjoy the occasional trip to the coast."

Created for or used on a particular event or occasion.

"The poet wrote several occasional verses for royal ceremonies."

How to Use Occasional

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHappening now and then, not on a regular basis.

Common pairings

occasional visitor occasional rain occasional table

more occasional comparative, occasionals plural, most occasional superlative

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We enjoy the _____ trip to the coast.

From "occasion" plus the adjective suffix "-al".

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