mixed-gender

American

[mikst-jen-der] / ˈmɪkstˈdʒɛn dər /

adjective

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.

Etymology

Origin of mixed-gender

First recorded in 1975–80

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mixed-gender

One noted that in other, mixed-gender support groups he attends, he sometimes worries about how offhand comments he makes will be perceived.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

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

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

From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2025

There will be 157 medal events for men, 152 for women and 20 mixed-gender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024

In August, Fide introduced a ban on trans women competing in female-only events. external-link Chess has male-only, female-only and mixed-gender competitions.

From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2023

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