IRL

IRL is an internet slang term that stands for “In Real Life.” It is used to distinguish between experiences and interactions that occur offline or outside of the virtual world. Basically, it refers to things happening in the physical world rather than online.

Here are two practical examples of how IRL is used in sentences:

1. I can’t wait to meet my online gaming friends IRL and have a real-life gaming session together!

2. This online recipe looks delicious, but I hope it tastes just as good IRL when I try making it.