coir

noun

ˈkȯi(-ə)r 

: a stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut

Examples of coir in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Use a peat- or coco-coir-based potting soil mixed with perlite or compost to ensure aeration and drainage. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

Use natural dish scrubbers made from cellulose, coconut coir or loofah instead of synthetic sponges. — Ryan Brennan may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026

These contain ingredients such as perlite or coir (coconut fiber), which are designed to retain moisture while promoting drainage. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026

To improve water infiltration, use vermiculite or coconut coir for soil aeration. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Tamil kayir̤u rope

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

coir

noun

ˈkȯi(-ə)r 

: a stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut