B1adjectivework
US/ˈliː.dɪŋ/
UK/ˈliː.dɪŋ/
most important, successful or advanced in a group
In context
She is one of the country's leading experts on climate change.
Smoking is still a leading cause of lung cancer.
The company is a leading supplier of solar panels in Asia.
Words that go with leading
adjective + noun
- leading roleShe played a leading role in the peace talks.
- leading causeRoad accidents are a leading cause of death among young people.
- leading expertWe invited a leading expert on AI to speak at the conference.
- leading figureHe became a leading figure in the student movement.
- leading brandThis is the leading brand of instant noodles in the region.