Meaning of occasional in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• A person who does something only occasionally.

adjective

• Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.

  Example: He took an occasional glass of wine.

• Created for a specific occasion.

  Example: Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations.

• Intended for use as the occasion requires.

  Example: What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.

• Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

  Example: He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor.