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informal

[in-fawr-muhl] / ɪnˈfɔr məl /


ADJECTIVE
conversational or colloquial
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A men's mental health group that runs sport sessions such as yoga, football and darts, has been used as an informal referral service by the NHS.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The mine is again host to informal miners working in unsafe conditions, according to Virtus executives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Payments of as much as $2 million per voyage are being sought on an adhoc basis, effectively creating an informal toll on the waterway,” according to a Bloomberg report External link citing anonymous sources.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Among your social circle, establish what West calls “an informal understanding” that you will check on each other if one of you needs long-term care.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, more like a school than a prison.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater