informal
adjective
in·for·mal
(ˌ)in-ˈfȯr-məl 
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
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.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
It’s supported education for refugee children, clean water and sanitation, livelihoods for informal waste pickers and funded factory decarbonization initiatives.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Just like with StreamOnce, Zeev’s involvement with Navan started with an informal meeting, a quick decision, and an early check.
—Michal Lev-Ram, Cnbc Contributor, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Vargas floated groups of migrants across the informal border crossing between Guatemala and Mexico on a makeshift raft made from wooden boards lashed to fat inner tubes.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Informal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informal. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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informal
adjective
in·for·mal
(ˈ)in-ˈfȯr-məl
1
: not formal
an informal party
2
: suited for ordinary or everyday use
informal clothes
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