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
A lot of factors go into calling a destination eco-friendly from farm-to-table restaurants to public transportation, recycling programs, and bicycle rentals, but some cities are greener than others.
—
Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Availability of charging networks and eco-friendly urban infrastructure significantly shapes consumer choices in favor of EVs, especially in coastal and urban areas with stricter emission regulations.
—Erica Van Buren, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Mining for nickel, ironically a key component in eco-friendly EV batteries, caused significant sedimentation in Raja Ampat until the Indonesian government revoked most mining licences in mid-2025.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Cleaning vinegar is a powerful, eco-friendly solution that can tackle tough household messes better than white vinegar.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eco-friendly
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Availability of charging networks and eco-friendly urban infrastructure significantly shapes consumer choices in favor of EVs, especially in coastal and urban areas with stricter emission regulations.
—Erica Van Buren, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Mining for nickel, ironically a key component in eco-friendly EV batteries, caused significant sedimentation in Raja Ampat until the Indonesian government revoked most mining licences in mid-2025.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Cleaning vinegar is a powerful, eco-friendly solution that can tackle tough household messes better than white vinegar.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eco-friendly
Cite this Entry
“Eco-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-friendly. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
