user-friendly

adjective

us·​er-friend·​ly ˌyü-zər-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce user-friendly (audio)
: easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with
user-friendly software
also : agreeable, appealing
a user-friendly atmosphere
user-friendliness noun

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Modern web technologies and frameworks address this issue by presenting information in a more user-friendly way. Anujkumarsinh Donvir, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Our top pick, eufy L60 Robot Vacuum, includes smart features and is user-friendly. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 How to Safely Store Cleaning Supplies 2. Kitchen Condiments Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are usually equipped with user-friendly squeeze dispensing that helps minimize spills and is easy to store in the fridge or pantry. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025 By focusing on the needs of the people who actually used government services, 18F was able to go beyond merely satisfying technical requirements to design digital products that were more accessible and user-friendly. Kayla Schwoerer, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for user-friendly

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of user-friendly was in 1972

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“User-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user-friendly. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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