OCCASIONAL
/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of OCCASIONAL
A person who does something only occasionally.
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.
"He took an occasional glass of wine."
Created for a specific occasion.
"Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations."
Intended for use as the occasion requires.
"What your living room needs are some occasional chairs."
Examples of OCCASIONAL in a Sentence
- "He took an occasional glass of wine."
- "Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations."
- "What your living room needs are some occasional chairs."
Word Details
Is OCCASIONAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OCCASIONAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OCCASIONAL uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OCCASIONAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | c | c | a | s | i | o | n | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OCCASIONAL
100 words from the letters in OCCASIONAL
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How to Use OCCASIONAL in Word Games
OCCASIONAL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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