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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Marettimo Residence, an eco-friendly aparthotel with sea views, offers an excellent home base for exploring. Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 Handcrafted accents throughout the eco-friendly property include wooden spiral staircases, colorful mosaic kitchen backsplashes, and a 32-foot-tall stone chimney in the main lodge. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026 Up next, the London flagship will be used to present the brand’s next creative partnership with Christopher Raeburn, featuring eco-friendly outerwear with recycled fabrics this fall. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 Boutique architecture firm Domo, based in New York City, is behind the eco-friendly design. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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