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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Its latest Fast Boil stove series makes boiling and heating that much quicker and more seamless with critical upgrades that include a smoother quick-dial ignition, better pot-to-stove locking system, and surer, more user-friendly grip. New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025 Their flexible plans allow customers to adjust serving sizes and swap proteins, catering to individual tastes and dietary needs with user-friendly instructions. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025 Informatica has recently enhanced its offerings by introducing user-friendly low-code/no-code options, which can reduce the technical barriers for data management and analysis, allowing a broader range of employees to work with data directly. Robert Kramer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 But for those lacking a user-friendly frontside carver, the Pisteworks 79 is an attractive new option. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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