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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LaVorgna, however, noted that oil prices averaged $53 a barrel in Trump’s first term – while unleaded gas averaged about $2.60 a gallon – underscoring there’s room for additional production to lower pump prices further. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 Michigan gas prices went up another 10 cents in the past week, rising, on average, to $3.47 a gallon for regular unleaded, according to AAA. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 30 Sep. 2024 Phoenix saw an average of $3.48 per gallon of unleaded gas, while nearby Mesa saw $3.51 per gallon of unleaded gas. Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024 The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline across Texas as of Friday is $3.17, 10 cents less than the price at this time in April, according to AAA. Ryan Maxin, Austin American-Statesman, 17 May 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 2 Feb. 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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