How to Use coir in a Sentence

coir

noun
  • This cute one is made with thick coir fiber and has a slip-proof bottom.
    — Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Tough coir is great for that first scraping; try the ($24, ).
    — Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2020
  • It's made from durable coir fibers that stand up to tough weather and shuffling feet.
    — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Plant them in a coarse, well-draining soil mix with lots of coir and sphagnum moss.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Oct. 2019
  • The kit also comes with pellets of coconut coir to grow your seeds in.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The coir mat is durable and will catch dirt or mud before entering your home.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Place erosion barriers, such as coir rolls, on slopes to hold soil in place.
    — Pam Peirce, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Throw out that soak water and add clean water to be sure the coir is suitable for use.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2022
  • This fun doormat is made of coir, a dense and durable fiber, and has a vinyl back that prevents movement.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This festive doormat is very durable and made of coir fiber using parts of coconut husks.
    — Katie Melynn Published, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Use string, paper twine, coir (made from the fiber of coconut husk) or anything that the bines can grip well.
    — Kym Pokorny, OregonLive.com, 7 Jan. 2018
  • At the bottom, ripe tomatoes are picked, then leaves and stems are stripped and the plant wraps around its coconut coir base.
    — Luke Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Oct. 2021
  • It is made from natural coir fibers to trap dirt and add a festive touch to your entryway.
    — May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Keep in Mind The coir, or coconut fiber, on this doormat is prone to shedding.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
  • Showcasing a red pickup with a snowy tree in the back, this coir mat brings holiday charm to your doorstep.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2021
  • One of the key ingredients is coconut coir, the brown hairy stuff on the outside of a coconut.
    — Mary Grace Keller, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Aug. 2019
  • It's made from coir, the husks of coconuts, and it's printed with non-fading, non-bleeding colors.
    — Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Give monstera medium to bright light and consistent watering, and guide it to grow on a moss or coir pole.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The succulents will arrive wrapped in coconut coir and planted in a two-inch biodegradable pot.
    — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 10 Mar. 2020
  • This coir doormat has a medium pile and has a 100% latex backing to help keep it in place.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • It’s made of durable coir to hold up to the elements, and the latex backing prevents it from slipping.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
  • For orchids, a mix of bark chips and sphagnum moss is much better than 100% soil or coco coir.
    — Nick Goltz, The Conversation, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The carport is where Marzan sits cross-legged for hours looping coconut coir, making nets and twining.
    — Sarah Sekula, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2023
  • Instead, opt for a timeless, natural look, such as jute or coir, that complements your home’s style.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Its stiff, natural coir bristles will grab onto mud and dirt that often comes with the arrival of spring weather.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The coir mat is durable, weather resistant, and features an anti-skid rubber backing so the mat stays in place.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • These can use materials such as rubber or waterproof coir.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
  • 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
  • The artificial coir mats are suitable for high-traffic areas, like your front stoop, and have a non-slip backing.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
  • This option by Miracle-Gro does contain some sphagnum peat moss along with coir.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2022

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