unleaded

adjective

un·​lead·​ed ˌən-ˈle-dəd 

1

: not having leads between the lines in printing

2

: not treated or mixed with lead or lead compounds

unleaded fuels

Examples of unleaded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gas prices are expected to be lower than in 2024, with Arkansas' statewide average at $2.80 for regular unleaded fuel this past Wednesday, down 30 cents from this time last year, according to Chabarria. —Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025

Today, regular unleaded fuel costs about $3.16 per gallon, down from $3.62 a year ago, according to AAA. —Rob Wile, NBC news, 13 May 2025

At the same time, unleaded fuel was added into the diesel storage tanks. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025

Couple Ties the Knot at a Kentucky Gas Station Bathroom in Disco-Themed Wedding Ceremony According to the oil and gas company Shell, the difference between diesel and unleaded fuel is how they are ignited. —David Chiu, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unleaded

• bareheaded
• beheaded
• embedded
• hardheaded
• homesteaded
• imbedded
• impleaded
• lightheaded
• redheaded
• spearheaded
• bedded
• breaded

Kids Definition

unleaded

adjective

un·​lead·​ed ˌən-ˈled-əd 

: not mixed with lead or lead compounds

unleaded gasoline