user-friendly

adjective

us·​er-friend·​ly ˌyü-zər-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce user-friendly (audio)
: 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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In 1995 and 1996, Yahoo and Google respectively, debuted user-friendly search engines to make navigating the internet easier. Time, 31 July 2025 The hands-free voice control is a nice touch, and Roku’s user-friendly platform keeps things focused on what matters (your content). PC Magazine, 30 July 2025 These apps can be integrated into the infotainment screens of your vehicle using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, allowing for user-friendly navigation in vehicles. Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 July 2025 For those that prefer to pedal, Yokohama has a user-friendly community e-bike program, Yokohama Bay Bikes. Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 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 4 Aug. 2025.

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