Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for "ecofriendly"

ecofriendly

British  
/ ˈiːkəʊˌfrɛndlɪ /

adjective

  1. having a beneficial effect on the environment or at least not causing environmental damage

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“If that was the price I had to pay to reach more schools with solar and ecofriendly stoves, then I guess it was worth it.”

From Seattle Times Apr. 21, 2023

Adam Carpaco, a UC San Diego postdoctoral scholar, is researching genetic engineering in plants to produce more ecofriendly pesticides.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 11, 2022

Small-scale, ecofriendly cultivation methods using indigenous knowledge and inputs and cutting-edge science increase the variety, nutritive value and quantity of foods produced on farms while stabilizing rural economies, promoting gender equity and protecting biodiversity.

From Scientific American Jul. 6, 2021

Israel is looking to shut a major industrial zone in the coastal city of Haifa that health officials say has been hazardous for years and turn it into an ecofriendly commercial and residential hub.

From Reuters Jun. 8, 2021

The center has more restrooms, including family-friendly facilities, a variety of vending options and ecofriendly drinking fountains designed to refill water bottles.

From Washington Times Jan. 5, 2021

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training