kosher

adjective

ko·sher | \ ˈkō-shər

Definition of kosher

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : 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?

kosher

verb

koshered; koshering\ ˈkō-sh(ə-)riŋ

Definition of kosher (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

: to make kosher

kosher

noun

Definition of kosher (Entry 3 of 3)

: the observance of kosher practices keep kosher

Examples of kosher in a Sentence

Adjective

Something about this deal is just not kosher.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

The ruling, which contrasts with U.S. regulations, also applies to kosher slaughter methods. ... — Valentina Pop, WSJ, "Halal and ‘Organic’ Don’t Mix in EU Ruling," 26 Feb. 2019 Vanilla Pastry Cream 750g milk 2 vanilla beans, split and scraped 2g kosher salt ½ gelatin leaf 180g egg yolks 188g sugar 60g flour 1. — Bethany Jean Clement, The Seattle Times, "How to make the best banana cream pie ever," 4 Dec. 2018 Ingredients for the poached egg: 4 farm fresh eggs 1 gallon boiling water 2 tablespoons kosher salt Directions for the poached egg: Boil water, salt & vinegar. — House Beautiful, "Miles Angelo's Duck Capelletti Forestiere at Kitchen of the Year," 20 July 2012 Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine butter, honey, hot sauce and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Corn Wheels with Hot Honey Butter," 26 June 2018 In the event that bidding over what news is kosher devolves into partisan squabbling or something like that, Civil has a contingency plan: A council led by former NPR CEO Vivian Schiller that will behave like the network’s Supreme Court. — Eric Johnson, Recode, "Can blockchain save journalism? Manoush Zomorodi doesn’t know, either, but she’s going to find out.," 12 July 2018 Transfer to a platter and sprinkle fried side with kosher salt. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit, "Niçoise Toast," 28 May 2018 JFS’s Foodmobile serves San Diegans of any, or no, faith, providing hot, kosher meals to homebound seniors and younger adults with disabilities. — Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego's meal delivery and nutrition programs," 27 Apr. 2018 In a large pot over high heat, combine vinegar, water, 3 to 4 tablespoons kosher salt, and 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar and bring to a boil. — Steven Satterfield, Country Living, "Food & Drinks," 1 Feb. 2011

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

One contains clothes, the others kosher steaks and cheese. — Amie Ferris-rotman, WSJ, "A Rabbi Strives to Make His Corner of Siberia Kosher Again," 26 Feb. 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Not everyone is made of money—something stylists understand all too well—so don’t be embarrassed to ask them what’s kosher. — Megan Mcintyre, Glamour, "What No One Tells You About Tipping at the Hair Salon," 12 Dec. 2018 In January 2015, a total of 17 people were killed in attacks on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, a kosher grocery store and the Paris suburb of Montrouge. — Sheena Mckenzie, CNN, "Paris attacker who stabbed 5 was on police watch list, official says," 13 May 2018 New York’s state attorney general polices everything from kosher delis that owe their employees back pay to hedge funds that are ripping off investors. — Chris Smith, The Hive, "“It Won’t Change a Thing In Regard to Mueller”: Why Schneiderman’s Fall Won’t Hurt—And Could Actually Help—The Russia Investigation," 8 May 2018 Welcome the new neighbor, which will also offer kosher products. — Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland.com, "Open your windows, open your hearts: Sun Messages," 28 Apr. 2018 Daily activities, exercise and computer classes, classes, programs, salad bar and hot kosher lunches. — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Adult day centers offer caregivers a respite," 24 Apr. 2018 Here are six dessert recipes—some with matzo, some without––that are kosher for Passover, and are a delicious way to end any meal. — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "6 Passover Desserts," 1 Nov. 2013 Make blini: Whisk together all-purpose flour, milk, unsalted butter, and kosher salt. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Egg Salad Blini Bites," 8 Mar. 2019 Here was an Arab eating kosher food in a headdress made for a kid. — Harrison Smith, latimes.com, "Mel Weinberg, con artist at center of Abscam sting that landed U.S. politicians in prison, dies at 93," 9 June 2018

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