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

Examples of eco-friendly in a Sentence

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The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging. Trisha Easto, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Founded by Hannah Oravec in 2016, the firm designs with the client’s well-being in mind, choosing non-toxic and eco-friendly materials from suppliers who share a commitment to sustainability. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026 Trees and bucks cover eco-friendly cork wallpaper that ties to an antelope statue to signal the travels of Edgar Perry while Lutie’s (his wife) room is its opposite with light salmon shades contrasting wild leopard carpet and soft velvets. Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Cardboard stands out as an effective and eco-friendly weed suppression option. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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