B2adjectivelanguagenature
US/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/
UK/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/
happening sometimes, but not often or regularly
In context
We had a few occasional showers, but the day was mostly sunny.
He enjoys an occasional glass of wine at weekends.
Apart from occasional visits, I rarely see my cousins.
Words that go with occasional
adjective + noun
- occasional showerExpect occasional showers this afternoon.
- occasional visitHer occasional visits cheered up her grandmother.
- occasional visitorThe beach has only occasional visitors in winter.
- occasional glassAn occasional glass of wine is fine.
- occasional mistakeAn occasional mistake is normal when learning.
- occasional useThe car is for occasional use only.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I occasional go to the cinema.Correct: I occasionally go to the cinema.