user-friendly

adjective

us·​er-friend·​ly ˌyü-zər-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce user-friendly (audio)
Synonyms of user-friendlynext
: easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with
user-friendly software
also : agreeable, appealing
a user-friendly atmosphere
user-friendliness noun

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The set is user-friendly and lasts up to two weeks with proper application. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 An accessible, intuitive and user-friendly OEE software like Evocon can help facilities of all sizes to optimize and streamline operations. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026 The companion app is equally user-friendly. Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026 Whether someone is checking a vehicle’s history, researching property records, running a people search, or using cognitive tools, eFAQ aims to make the process accessible and user-friendly. William Jones, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for user-friendly

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of user-friendly was in 1972

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“User-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user-friendly. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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