mixed-gender

adjective

mixed-gen·​der ˈmikst-ˈjen-dər How to pronounce mixed-gender (audio)
variants or less commonly mixed gender
: open to, used by, or including people of different genders
a mixed-gender classroom
The 2028 LA Games will include mixed-gender team events in archery, golf, and table tennis.—Janhavi Shinde

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All-female founding teams posted steeper drops in both deal value and count than mixed-gender cohorts. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 June 2026 Check whether the retreat is exclusively women-only or runs women-only sessions within a mixed-gender facility. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026 Of that collection, only one, the Black Eyed Peas, is a mixed-gender act, while the other three are composed entirely of men. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 For something a little more co-ed friendly, the onsen at the Niseko Grand Hotel is a large, outdoor, mixed-gender pool, with some great views. — Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mixed-gender was in 1961

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“Mixed-gender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed-gender. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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