interracial

adjective

in·​ter·​ra·​cial ˌin-tər-ˈrā-shəl 

: of, involving, or designed for members of different races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)

interracially

ˌin-tər-ˈrā-shə-lē 

adverb

Examples of interracial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The show takes an irreverent look at an interracial couple whose engagement brings together two very different families and cultures. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

One episode in 1968 is credited with showing the first interracial kiss on television, between Captain Kirk and Lieutenant Uhura, played by Nichelle Nichols. — Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026

But unlike the Peter Farrelly film, By Any Means — which was directed by Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn — isn’t interested in cloying depictions of interracial high jinks and bonding. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

That day, Wells was one of a few Black kids in a group of mostly white friends, and his death has spurred national conversations about interracial friendships, systemic racism in the South, and whether Black people are safe in majority-white spaces. — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interracial

• craniofacial
• interfacial
• interglacial
• multiracial
• orofacial
• periglacial
• bifacial
• biracial
• palatial
• postglacial
• preglacial
• subglacial

Kids Definition

interracial

adjective

in·​ter·​ra·​cial ˌint-ər-ˈrā-shəl 

: of, involving, or designed for members of different races