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

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

Georgia gas prices remained stable on Friday at $2.92 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, just slightly above last week’s cost. —Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024

And unleaded gas is currently running at just over $6 per gallon (Euro 1.45 per liter). —Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 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