1
a
: sanctioned by Jewish law
especially
: ritually fit for use
kosher meat
b
: selling or serving food ritually fit according to Jewish law
a kosher restaurant
2
: being proper, acceptable, or satisfactory
is the deal kosher?
: the observance of kosher practices
keep kosher
Examples of kosher in a Sentence
Adjective
Something about this deal is just not kosher.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
But there are also Jews right here in our community doing amazing things, such as creating a program to donate kosher leftovers to those in need and hosting a Purim event for children facing illness, trauma or loss.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
My writing was starting to find its place in the world, and did not need Dylan to kosher it.
—Sam Sussman, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2021
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
All are vegan and certified kosher, according to the company’s website, and several are gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Season on both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
But there are also Jews right here in our community doing amazing things, such as creating a program to donate kosher leftovers to those in need and hosting a Purim event for children facing illness, trauma or loss.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Morton kosher salt in a large bowl until smooth.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
My writing was starting to find its place in the world, and did not need Dylan to kosher it.
—Sam Sussman, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2021
Noun
Voicer Richard Sherman persists in his unenviable attempt to make Israel’s existence kosher.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
All are vegan and certified kosher, according to the company’s website, and several are gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Kosher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kosher. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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