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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The good news is that the AAA reports the national average price for a gallon of premium unleaded gasoline dropped by nearly 20 cents over the past week. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 Michigan gas prices continue to decline this week, with about a 25-cent drop in average prices for regular unleaded gas, AAA-The Auto Club Group says. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 June 2026 Heading into the weekend, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gas nationally was its highest in four years, according to AAA. Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2026 Since the Iran war began in late February, the national average price of unleaded gas has risen 49%. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 4 May 2026 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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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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