eco-friendly

adjective

eco-friend·​ly ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce eco-friendly (audio)
ˌe-kō-
: not environmentally harmful
eco-friendly construction options

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The panels are made from felt, an eco-friendly material in a new ivory hue that highlights the speaker’s contours. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 What if your morning coffee could help build the next generation of eco-friendly homes? Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025 Working in English and Spanish, Hernandez and his team guide clients through each stage of the project from brainstorming to completion, incorporating eco-friendly materials and pieces from esteemed art galleries. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025 Honest Beauty and The Honest Company by Jessica Alba: After having an allergic reaction to haircare, the actress launched an eco-friendly line of baby, personal care, and household products. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for eco-friendly

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eco-friendly was in 1989

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“Eco-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-friendly. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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