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 team believes that rice proteins could replace certain oils and eggs, while the extraction process itself may become more eco-friendly. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Mar. 2026 In other words, maintain a more traditional front yard but experiment with different eco-friendly practices in your backyard, which may be less visible to others. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 This eco-friendly bamboo house—close to both of the surf spots mentioned above—is just minutes from the beaches of Aguadilla’s west coast. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026 The bathroom is equipped with eco-friendly, full-sized amenities from renowned European brand Byredo, which implements Hilton Group's ESG strategy of ‘Travel with Purpose’. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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