1. not carrying a load or cargo; empty

Examples

• The unladen truck weighed only three tons.
• Ships travel faster when unladen than when carrying cargo.
• The unladen weight of the vehicle is listed in the manual.
• After unloading the furniture, the van sat unladen in the driveway.
• The unladen aircraft consumed less fuel during the return flight.
• Workers measured the unladen capacity of the freight car.