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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What are current fuel costs in California? As of Thursday, July 17, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in California was about $4.51, according to AAA. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025 The state average for a gallon of gas has declined for ten consecutive days On Sunday, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Florida was $2.94 per gallon, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group. Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025 The airport has consistently been an early adopter of sustainable aviation inventions, such as offering unleaded fuel to reduce pollution, and helping expose their community to this next step in technology felt like the right move, Gabehart said. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 July 2025 Gas prices in the Northwest Arkansas metro area Average price per regular unleaded gallon; Monthly; March 2023 to March 2024 A line chart that displays average gas prices for regular unleaded gasoline in the Northwest Arkansas metro area from March 2023 to March 2024. Alex Golden, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unleaded

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 1 Aug. 2025.

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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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