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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These range from gel-infused to graphite to eco-friendly bamboo. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Composting One of the most eco-friendly ways to reuse coffee grounds is by tossing them into your compost bin. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 The project, organized by Port KC, uses goats as an eco-friendly way to clear brush along the riverfront without relying on chemicals, sprays or heavy machinery. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 By collecting and storing rainwater, these barrels not only reduce strain on local water supplies but also provide a free, eco-friendly way to water garden plants, clean garden tools, and refill birdbaths. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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