noun
eco
EE-koh
noun
1
A shortened, informal form used to mean anything relating to ecology or the environment, often used as a prefix (eco-friendly, eco-tourism).
"The store sells eco cleaning products in refillable bottles."
"They marketed the resort as a fully eco getaway."
How to Use Eco
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for "ecological" or "environmentally friendly," usually attached to another word.
When to use it
Informal; almost always used as a prefix rather than standing alone.
Common pairings
eco-friendly
eco-conscious
eco tourism
Word Forms
ecos plural
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