user-friendly

adjective

us·​er-friend·​ly ˌyü-zər-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce user-friendly (audio)
: easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with
user-friendly software
also : agreeable, appealing
a user-friendly atmosphere
user-friendliness noun

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Overall, experts advocate for making the pumping and feeding process as simple and user-friendly as possible. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025 Brown was impressed with the Hair Steamer’s user-friendly design, handheld size, and its hydrating results. Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 The interface is contemporary and user-friendly. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Henderson said providers have been moved over to a new and less user-friendly payment portal. Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for user-friendly

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of user-friendly was in 1972

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“User-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user-friendly. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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