eco-friendly

adjective

eco-friend·​ly ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce eco-friendly (audio)
ˌe-kō-
: not environmentally harmful
eco-friendly construction options

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Despite their differences, each property boasts some serious eco-friendly bonafides, bringing sustainability to life in a new way for travelers seeking an Earth-positive getaway. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 But its founders have apparently not tried to arrange alternative, eco-friendly ways to help their celebrity friends travel to their wedding. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 June 2025 This innovative machine delivers a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable way to keep our shorelines pristine, combining advanced robotics with eco-friendly design. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025 Natural dyes and eco-friendly finishing processes are also tracking, aligning with global demand for sustainable materials. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 24 June 2025 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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