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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It’s also made of eco-friendly bamboo and predator-proof to keep your birds safe until every chick is ready to take their first flight. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 Eco effort The Mollie has a focus on being eco-friendly with carafes of water instead of bottles, encouraging to save towels for a few days at a time, and even partnering with Rivian, the electric car manufacturer, to offer all-electric shuttles to the mountain and the airport. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 Earthfoam’s Organic Mattress is a smart pick for anyone who wants a more eco-friendly mattress with a buoyant latex feel. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026 The mosquito bucket of doom is a safe, eco-friendly way to enjoy mosquito-free outdoor spaces without harming pollinators. Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for eco-friendly

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Jun. 2026.

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