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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Behind them, a small crowd waved Jordanian flags and clapped their hands to the beat in an informal procession where onlookers cheered and filmed on their cellphones.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
The kitchen, with room for a table that can handle informal dining, is open to the family room, where the visual focal points are the stone fireplace and French doors that lead to an elevated deck overlooking the in-ground pool and property at the rear of the home.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Conceived as equal parts art installation, gathering place, and living archive, Bar Room serves as a site devoted to informal social exchange—and a celebration of the deep roots of Afro-Caribbean culture, especially reggae, in Columbus.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Kalshi, which has entered early informal IPO talks, will provide the company access to broader capital markets for future expansion.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 19 June 2026
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
The kitchen, with room for a table that can handle informal dining, is open to the family room, where the visual focal points are the stone fireplace and French doors that lead to an elevated deck overlooking the in-ground pool and property at the rear of the home.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Conceived as equal parts art installation, gathering place, and living archive, Bar Room serves as a site devoted to informal social exchange—and a celebration of the deep roots of Afro-Caribbean culture, especially reggae, in Columbus.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Kalshi, which has entered early informal IPO talks, will provide the company access to broader capital markets for future expansion.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 19 June 2026
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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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