American English pronunciation
How to pronounce occasional
IPA transcription: [ɔ'keɪʒənəl]
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Adjective
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occurring from time to time
“took an occasional glass of wine”
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occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
“episodic in his affections”
“occasional headaches”
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occurring from time to time
“casual employment”
“a casual correspondence with a former teacher”
“an occasional worker”
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recurring or reappearing from time to time
“periodic feelings of anxiety”
Usage examples
- These items are occasionally dropped by enemies.
- The site has occasionally revealed Roman sculptures.
- The comics were published in blog format, alongside the occasional stand-alone newsmaker caricature.
- Landlocked Atlantic salmon are occasionally stocked as well.
- Moquette is occasionally used in clothing.
- She occasionally sets her saxophone aside and sings.
- The work is also occasionally performed in its orchestral version.
- Throughout the years, Sadier has occasionally collaborated with German electronica group Mouse on Mars.
- In college, he occasionally drank wine.
- The castle also hosts occasional music or theatrical performances.