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

Examples of unleaded in a Sentence

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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 Samson says owners will be able to park the Switchblade in their garages, fill up with unleaded fuel, and drive to a nearby airport for flight. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024 According to the charger’s app, my electricity cost was $4.02 for ~45 miles of range, which is still much less than the cost of premium unleaded fuel (that range in gasoline would have cost about $11.00 at current Southern California prices). Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Oct. 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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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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