mixed-gender

American  

[mikst-jen-der] / ˈmɪkstˈdʒɛn dər /

adjective

1. of or relating to two or more people of different genders.

   This event invites mixed-gender teams of five people to compete in an escape room.

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Etymology

Origin of mixed-gender

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

The neighborhood has long been a haven for Westerners, offering mixed-gender running clubs, access to alcohol in what had long been a dry society and a sense that the kingdom’s most conservative rules don’t apply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

More than half of those surveyed said they want to see more stories where friendship is the central relationship — and especially mixed-gender friendships, rather than those relationships always becoming romantic.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

The band was racially integrated and mixed-gender, which was notable for the time.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

As well as the mixed-gender division that has been at the heart of the sport since its birth in 1968, ultimate has a unique stance on referees: it doesn’t need them.

From BBC • May 6, 2024

Female soldiers serve in various combat roles including tanks, artillery, and the navy, though the mixed-gender infantry units usually serve on the Egyptian border and not in active combat.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2023