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

Vladimír, my ex-husband, was an engineer for an eco-friendly home furnace company. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

Committed to sustainable and eco-friendly practices, Ogee’s entire line is certified to the NSF/ANSI 305 Personal Care Standards, which requires at least 70% organic content and full ingredient traceability. — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

On top of eco-friendly and sustainable, Hall also shops for products that are ethically sourced, second-hand and local whenever possible. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Designed by architect Nicola Spinetto and created by Romain Larue from Orati, the eco-friendly structure — which resembles a chalet and is dubbed Banijay House — includes meeting rooms, a reception area and several terraces. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eco-friendly

• friendly
• unfriendly