Kosher

Quick meaning: Kosher is an adjective meaning (Judaism) Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).

Meaning

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

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?

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

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

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

Word Forms

• koshers
• koshering
• koshered

Synonyms for kosher

Depending on context, synonyms include by the book, rightful, halal, homodox, orthodox, allowed.

Antonyms for kosher

Common opposites include possul, treyf, unkosher.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cosher, clean, ethical, authentic, acceptable, legit.

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