led

¹ American  

[led] / lɛd /

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of lead.

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LED ² American  

[el-ee-dee, led] / ˈɛlˌiˈdi, lɛd /

noun

1. light-emitting diode: a semiconductor diode that emits light when conducting current and is used in electronic displays, indoor and outdoor lighting, etc.

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LED ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. light-emitting diode

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led ² British  

/ lɛd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of lead 1

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LED Scientific  

/ ĕl′ē-dē′,lĕd /

1. Short for light-emitting diode. An electronic semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current passes through it. They are considerably more efficient than incandescent bulbs, and rarely burn out. LEDs are used in many applications such as flat-screen video displays, and increasingly as general sources of light.

2. See also semiconductor laser

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Other Word Forms

• unled adjective
• well-led adjective

Example Sentences

In one foray, led by Miller, the small party of raiders was ambushed by 80 Spanish troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

An international team of scientists led by the University of Portsmouth has completed a large global study of these so-called surging glaciers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

He said he went “all in” to win an F1 seat following his first IndyCar title in 2021, but doubts about whether he’d be given a competitive car led him to back out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Naomi spent two years in and out of hospital, which led to her having to stop her nursing course and, at one stage, there were concerns about whether she could look after her children.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

It took the techs a moment, but they eventually had her in hand and led her off the platform.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin