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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Each room includes a modern bathroom stocked with eco-friendly, natural toiletries, along with air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, a smart TV, and a refrigerator. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026 This eco-friendly dog who helps pick up trash from the oceans and streets. Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 Hydrogen peroxide is a readily available, effective, budget- and eco-friendly odorless cleaning solution. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 2026 Expanding its Space to Grow program, which builds eco-friendly playgrounds in needy neighborhoods, is a priority. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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