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

Diesel prices are consistently higher than unleaded or premium gas prices. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Michigan gas prices daily trends Regular unleaded gas is the blend most commonly used in passenger cars. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

All prices below are for one gallon of regular, unleaded fuel. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Since late July, diesel prices have been rising higher and faster overall than the cost of regular unleaded gas. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026

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