eco-friendly

adjective

eco-friend·​ly ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce eco-friendly (audio)
ˌe-kō-
: not environmentally harmful
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Weaving sustainability into the private island resort’s exclusive features and services, Ambergris Cay is home to an onsite solar farm used as an eco-friendly power source. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 However, the industry’s move toward eco-friendly practices is a positive step for both consumers and the planet. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025 Join Orange County Extension Agent Hannah Eason to explore eco-friendly landscaping techniques that keep landscapes green and water clean for future generations. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025 Belle the Label, launched by Annabelle Noelle in 2016, was created with eco-friendly fashion at the heart. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025 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 2 May. 2025.

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