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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The big picture: Bikes, e-bikes, etc. are usually more eco-friendly and less dangerous than cars and trucks, but Boston officials have raised concerns about two-wheeled delivery drivers flouting local traffic laws and causing accidents. Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025 Much of the eco-friendly lodge is crafted from local natural materials such as spruce wood and dolomite stone, including the massive spa complex that stretches across 2,000 square meters and two floors. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025 Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder portray a married couple who build a Potemkin village of eco-friendly homes and pour-over coffee shops in a struggling New Mexico town. Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025 Based in Peru, Salas’ approach to eco-friendly travel intertwines luxury experiences with meaningful environmental and social impact. Roger Sands, Forbes, 10 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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