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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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 The pieces are ultra-light, and eco-friendly, mixing recycled down and wadding padding. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 Leapher plans to produce a limited number of yachts each year, focusing solely on eco-friendly explorers. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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