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

This interracial love story was central to the film’s marketing campaign, according to Aleiss. —Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025

Mississippi Masala — which centers around an interracial romance in Mississippi — was inspired by Mira’s relationship with Mahmood. —Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025

Painted at the college between 1939 and 1942, the works celebrate interracial cooperation in the African American fight for freedom. —News Desk, Artforum, 29 Oct. 2025

Yes, the Silvers are an interracial, interfaith family, a fact that makes Boston Blue orders of magnitude more progressive than its predecessor. —Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025

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