occasional

Everyday

1. Occasional means happening sometimes, but not often or regularly. tree →
2. Occasional can describe something made for a special event, like occasional music. tree →

In the lessons

In weather forecasts, "occasional showers" means rain now and then. In everyday life, an occasional treat is a sweet you have only sometimes. Phrases: "the occasional…", "occasional showers", "occasional table" (a small side table).

Examples

• We will have occasional showers this afternoon. tree →
• I like the occasional ice cream. tree →
• He makes the occasional mistake. tree →
• We get an occasional visit from my cousins. tree →
• Fruit is good every day; cake is an occasional treat. tree →
• The road has only occasional traffic. tree →
• There was little sound to be heard but the clang of weapons, an occasional screech or splash, and Slightly monotonously counting—five—six—seven—eight—nine—ten—eleven. tree →

Note

Spelling: double c, single s: occasional. Adverb: occasionally. Sweets are best as an occasional treat, not every day.