eco-conscious

adjective

eco-con·​scious ˈē-kō-ˌkän(t)-shəs How to pronounce eco-conscious (audio)
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: marked by or showing concern for the environment
eco-conscious consumers

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Kate is bitter because Everett’s career as a small-town doctor overshadowed her dreams of being an eco-conscious architect. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025 Families can stay in eco-conscious lodges like Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, cruise with operators who protect Amazon ecosystems, and visit traditional markets to shop for souvenirs made by local artisans. Shawna Huffman Owen, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025 Kate, an eco-conscious architect, hopes for a cozy, traditional holiday, while Everett shakes things up by showing up with his glamorous new girlfriend, Tess (Jameela Jamil). Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 According to ecoHiny, its manufacturing process is elemental chlorine-free and avoids all synthetic additives, aligning with its broader goal of promoting an eco-conscious lifestyle free of toxic chemicals. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eco-conscious

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eco-conscious was in 1972

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“Eco-conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-conscious. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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