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Definition of informal
1 : marked by the absence of formality or ceremony an informal meeting
2 : characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual, or familiar use informal clothes
From the M-W Editors
Examples of informal in a Sentence
We had an informal meeting over lunch.
He has an informal manner that puts people at ease.
He spoke to them in informal Spanish.
The term is common in informal contexts.
He took an informal poll among his coworkers.
Recent Examples of informal from the Web
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He wasn't used to wearing a tie - Koch culture was much more informal.
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This spring, Griffith conducted an informal statewide survey through the Texas Police Chiefs Association, polling officers about their experiences dealing with children in hot cars.
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This is particularly true of slang and informal language.
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Dimes is now a mini-empire of farmers’ market wizardry, with a restaurant (harissa salmon!), a boutique (palo santo sticks!), and an informal deli (supplies for the most photogenic picnic on earth!).
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Qatari men in traditional white robes waited in SUVs at the border to identify their camels as the beasts trotted across the remote frontier, braying and kicking up dust, under what the owners said was an informal deal with Saudi border guards.
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Under this informal system of triage, urgent symptoms may go unrecognized.
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This is only one example of Trump’s bristling at the formal and informal checks that exist on his power.
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The Correspondence section usually consists of short letters to the editor or somewhat informal observations from doctors and scientists.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'informal'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of informal
15th century
INFORMAL Defined for English Language Learners
informal
playDefinition of informal for English Language Learners
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: having a friendly and relaxed quality
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: suited for ordinary use when you are relaxing
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of language : relaxed in tone : not suited for serious or official speech and writing
INFORMAL Defined for Kids
informal
playDefinition of informal for Students
1 : not requiring serious or formal behavior or dress an informal party
2 : suitable for ordinary or everyday use an informal dining area
informally
adverbLaw Dictionary
informal
Legal Definition of informal
: marked by the absence of required forms or procedures or by the relaxation of prescribed rules an informal hearing
Learn More about informal
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Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for informal Spanish Central: Translation of informal Nglish: Translation of informal for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of informal for Arabic speakers
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