eco-friendly

adjective

eco-friend·​ly ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce eco-friendly (audio)
ˌe-kō-
: not environmentally harmful
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Examples of eco-friendly in a Sentence

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Atrium 916 is an eco-friendly cafe, art gallery, art supply store and gift shop all in one. Kat Tran may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 The GhostBed Weighted Blanket is wrapped in a breathable, cooling and eco-friendly TENCEL cover. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026 Keep the bugs at bay with this eco-friendly citronella candle in a handy tin with a fun summertime popsicle design. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 The self-catering units are eco-friendly and outfitted with walk-in showers, a wood-burning range, and a refrigerator; think of it as upgraded camping. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for eco-friendly

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eco-friendly was in 1989

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“Eco-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-friendly. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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