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

Dreesen and Reid took the student’s advice, partnered up and became the first interracial comedy duo — Tim & Tom. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

At this point, the couple had already turned to social media to make content about how their lives had evolved and changed after being in both an interabled and interracial relationship. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

Standup comedian Tom Dreesen, who opened for Frank Sinatra, forced comedy clubs to pay their laugh-masters, and broke ground as half of the first interracial comedy team, has died. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026

Dreesen began his career in the late 1960s as half of the comedy team Tim and Tom with actor Tim Reid, a barrier-breaking interracial duo. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 June 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