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

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Ghirri’s oversize Polaroids, which increased the usual scale of his modest images to roughly tabloid size, were mounted on hefty support columns clad in coir, a jute-like material used for doormats, obviously intended to thwart any suggestion of monumentality. James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 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 Wood or bamboo cutting boards, cellulose sponges, coconut coir scrubbers and natural dish brushes are also commonly recommended alternatives. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 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 See All Example Sentences for coir

Word History

Etymology

Tamil kayir̤u rope

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coir was in 1582

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“Coir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coir. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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coir

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

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