eco-conscious

adjective

eco-con·​scious ˈē-kō-ˌkän(t)-shəs How to pronounce eco-conscious (audio)
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: marked by or showing concern for the environment
eco-conscious consumers

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In recent years, Brazil’s luxury real estate market has been growing increasingly stronger, driven by demand from high-net-worth individuals for beachfront properties, exclusive retreats, and eco-conscious homes. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 All Southside Blooms arrangements emphasize eco-conscious practices. Martha Shade, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025 An ultra-modern mansion in Franklin Hills prioritizes those eco-conscious incentives as well, with solar panels, a geothermal heating system, and a high-efficiency gas boiler back-up that produces fewer emissions for a smaller energy-use footprint. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025 Crystal Coast North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, with 85 miles of unspoiled beaches, is perfect for eco-conscious visitors. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for eco-conscious 

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eco-conscious was in 1972

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“Eco-conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-conscious. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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