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\-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

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 Add ¼ cup red wine vinegar and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. — Adina Steiman, WSJ, "Unclutter Your Cooking," 30 Mar. 2018 Toss with 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino Romano, 2 teaspoons Tajín Clásico seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. — Martha Stewart, star-telegram, "DIY projects: elegant table linens, instant art, winning storage solutions and more | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 27 Apr. 2018 Transfer tomato pulp to a small bowl and season lightly with kosher salt. — Ignacio Mattos, Bon Appetit, "Sea Bream Crudo with Lemon and Olives," 23 Apr. 2018

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

And everyone inside the silo is kosher, and everyone outside is alien. — Alina Tugend, New York Times, "Colleges Grapple With Where — or Whether — to Draw the Line on Free Speech," 5 June 2018 As well as being gluten-free, the tortillas are vegan, kosher and non-GMO certified. — sandiegouniontribune.com, "Product spotlight: vegan tortillas from Potapas," 9 May 2018 The food, all freshly prepared on-site, can cover any special dietary, cultural or religious requirements (including vegetarian, kosher and halal meals). — Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, "Inside the Hospital Where Kate Middleton Is Delivering the Royal Baby," 23 Apr. 2018 When the rainwater is commingled with it, it is rendered kosher and ready. — Kristin E. Holmes, Philly.com, "A mikvah building boomlet as Jewish ritual baths open around the region," 12 Apr. 2018 Recipe courtesy Sunkist Makes a generous 1/2 cup 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons orange zest 1/2 cup kosher or coarse flake sea salt Combine ingredients together in a glass baking dish or other small shallow container. — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, "California citrus: Short crop long on flavor," 6 Feb. 2018 Many flock to this local haunt for the kosher and vegan options. — Tiffany Leigh, Vogue, "Where to Find the Best Vegan and Vegetarian Food in Madrid," 7 Jan. 2018 Saidi began writing the second part of the trilogy after a gunman claiming allegiance to ISIS besieged a kosher supermarket east of Paris in January 2015, killing five people. — Time, "A Tale of Three Jihadists Puts the Fight Against Extremism Onstage," 14 June 2018 Coulibaly took over a kosher supermarket in January 2015 and demanded that police back off their pursuit of two brothers who had attacked satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo days earlier. — Washington Post, "Suspect questioned in probe over January 2015 Paris attacks," 14 June 2018

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