seasonable
Americanadjective
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suitable to or characteristic of the season.
seasonable weather.
- Synonyms:
- appropriate , fit
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a seasonable suggestion.
adjective
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suitable for the season
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taking place at the appropriate time
Commonly Confused
See seasonal.
Related Words
See opportune.
Other Word Forms
- nonseasonable adjective
- nonseasonableness noun
- nonseasonably adverb
- seasonableness noun
- seasonably adverb
Etymology
Origin of seasonable
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English sesounable, sesounabulle, sesonable; season, -able
Example Sentences
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This season has been less dramatic, with seasonable precipitation numbers falling below average.
From New York Times
Mostly sunny conditions and seasonable temperatures will rule the forecast across Western Washington in the latter half of this week.
From Seattle Times
The couple now run the dessert shop Coping Cookies on Capitol Hill, with seasonable flavors such as lemon-boysenberry, Earl Grey and lemon poppy seed.
From Seattle Times
That’s because this way of eating has humble roots and is based on simple foods such grains, pulses — beans, lentils, chickpeas and dry peas — and seasonable vegetables.
From Seattle Times
Airflow from the Pacific will blow in on the weekend and cause temperatures to rise to more seasonable highs in the 40s Fahrenheit.
From Seattle Times
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