Kosher

/ˈkəʊʃə/ · adjective

Meaning

(Judaism) Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food)..

Definitions by Sense

1. (Judaism) Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).
2. Observant of the rules of kashrut (of a person or establishment).
3. (figuratively, by extension) In accordance with standards or usual practice.
4. In a kosher manner; in accordance with kashrut.
5. (transitive) To kasher; to prepare (for example, meat) in conformity with the requirements of the Jewish law.

Example Sentences

Only in New York can you find a good, kosher hamburger!

David's mother kept a kosher kitchen, with separate sets of dishes for meat and for dairy.

In order for a suit to be kosher, it cannot contain both wool and linen together.

Admirers of Israel’s kosher and nonkosher wines need the 2007 edition of “Rogov’s Guide to Israeli Wines” (Toby Press, $19.95).

"Are you kosher?" "No, I love to eat scallops."

"Is this restaurant kosher?" "No, we serve pork."

Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?

Just like eating halal is not a choice for our Muslim brothers and sisters, for us, eating kosher is not voluntary; it’s who we are and as necessary as the oxygen we need for sustenance.

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Word Forms

• more kosher
• most kosher
• koshers
• koshering
• koshered

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