unleaded

adjective

un·​lead·​ed ˌən-ˈle-dəd How to pronounce unleaded (audio)
1
: not having leads between the lines in printing
2
: not treated or mixed with lead or lead compounds
unleaded fuels

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Phoenix saw an average of $3.48 per gallon of unleaded gas, while nearby Mesa saw $3.51 per gallon of unleaded gas. Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024 The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline across Texas as of Friday is $3.17, 10 cents less than the price at this time in April, according to AAA. Ryan Maxin, Austin American-Statesman, 17 May 2024 One air carrier, struggling Spirit Airlines, filed for bankruptcy protection, and auto club AAA said Michigan’s average gas prices are up nearly a dime per gallon, $3.13 a gallon for regular unleaded, since last week. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024 The price of regular unleaded gas on average was $3.063 per gallon on Tuesday, down from $3.183 a month ago and $3.313 a year ago, according to AAA. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unleaded 

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unleaded was in 1811

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“Unleaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unleaded. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

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unleaded

adjective
un·​lead·​ed ˌən-ˈled-əd How to pronounce unleaded (audio)
: not mixed with lead or lead compounds
unleaded gasoline
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