eco-friendly

adjective

eco-friend·​ly ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē 

ˌe-kō-

: not environmentally harmful

eco-friendly construction options

Examples of eco-friendly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, most rooms have a recycling bin in addition to a trash bin in the larger kitchenettes and the custom mattresses are eco-friendly, US made, and toxin-free. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

The eco-friendly design holds up well in mixed weather conditions. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Vladimír, my ex-husband, was an engineer for an eco-friendly home furnace company. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

Committed to sustainable and eco-friendly practices, Ogee’s entire line is certified to the NSF/ANSI 305 Personal Care Standards, which requires at least 70% organic content and full ingredient traceability. — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eco-friendly

• friendly
• unfriendly