Occasionally (adverb)
From time to time; sometimes; at relatively infrequent intervals
“now and then|once in a while”
Occasional (adjective)
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.
“He was mostly solitary, but enjoyed the occasional visitor.”
“He took an occasional glass of wine.”
Occasional (adjective)
Created for a specific occasion.
“Elgar’s music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations.”
Occasional (adjective)
Intended for use as the occasion requires.
“What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.”
Occasional (adjective)
Acting in the indicated role from time to time.
“He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor.”
Occasional (noun)
A person who does something only occasionally.
Occasional (adjective)
occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly
“the occasional car went by but no taxis”
Occasional (adjective)
(of furniture) made or adapted for use on a particular occasion or for infrequent use
“an occasional table”
Occasional (adjective)
(of a literary composition, speech, religious service, etc.) produced on or intended for a special occasion
“he wrote occasional verse for patrons”
Occasional (adjective)
employed for a particular occasion or on an irregular basis
“occasional freelancer seeks full-time position”