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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.


Etymology

Origin of mixed-gender

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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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

His analysis of 6.6 million academic papers found that mixed-gender teams produced work that was substantially more novel and had a higher impact than same-gender teams of an equivalent size.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

Farmworkers work in mixed-gender settings, and they have limited worker protections.

From Salon Mar. 22, 2026

Chloe, who is also the international relations officer for governing body Quadball UK, says playing a mixed-gender, full-contact sport feels "empowering".

From BBC Feb. 22, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2024

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