adjective

seasonal

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adjective

Happening only at a certain time of year, or relating to one of the seasons.

"Strawberries are a seasonal fruit, best in early summer."

"The store hires extra staff for seasonal work over the holidays."

How to Use Seasonal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTied to a particular time of year rather than happening all year round.

Common pairings

seasonal work seasonal produce seasonal changes

more seasonal comparative, seasonals plural, most seasonal superlative

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Strawberries are a _____ fruit, best in early summer.

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

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