seasonal

adjective sea·son·al \ˈsēz-nəl, ˈsē-z^ən-əl\

: happening or needed during a particular time of the year

: normal for a certain time of year

Full Definition of SEASONAL

: of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season <seasonal storms>

: affected or caused by seasonal need or availability <seasonal industries>

— sea·son·al·i·ty \ˌsē-zə-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun

— sea·son·al·ly \ˈsēz-nə-lē, ˈsē-z^ən-ə-lē\ adverb

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SEASONAL Defined for Kids

adjective sea·son·al \ˈsē-z^ən-əl\

: happening, available, or used at a certain season <seasonal foods> <a seasonal residence>

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