colloquially

Definition

In a colloquial manner.

Etymology

From colloquial + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "Cattle, colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated ungulates."
• "Known colloquially as the "El," the elevated lines constituted the earliest attempt to remove urban passenger traffic from the streets."
• "The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it is known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the quintessentially Japanese experience of trainspotting."