kosher

adjective ko·sher \ ˈkō-shər \

|Updated on: 9 Jul 2018

Examples: kosher in a Sentence

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?

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Examples of kosher in a Sentence

Something about this deal is just not kosher.

Recent Examples of kosher from the Web

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
Perhaps, just perhaps this teaches that to be kosher one's behavior must not only be correct, but inwardly pure.

— rabbi avi weiss, Jewish Journal, "The rationale for the dietary laws," 9 Apr. 2018
Toss lettuce and vinegar in a large bowl; season with kosher salt.

— andy baraghani, Bon Appetit, "Little Gem Wedge Salad with Tahini Ranch," 26 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of kosher

Yiddish, from Hebrew kāshēr fit, proper

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First Known Use: 1851

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Other Jewish Religion Terms

Talmud, Zion, challah, dybbuk, tabernacle, tetragrammaton, yarmulke

kosher

verb

koshered; koshering play \-sh(ə-)riŋ\

transitive verb

: to make kosher

Recent Examples of kosher from the Web

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

Origin and Etymology of kosher

see ¹kosher

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First Known Use: 1871

in the meaning defined above

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Other Jewish Religion Terms

Talmud, Zion, challah, dybbuk, kosher, tabernacle, tetragrammaton, yarmulke

kosher

noun

: the observance of kosher practices

keep kosher

Recent Examples of kosher from the Web

Recipe by Chef Colin Wakeling 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 large eggs, beaten, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt In a large bowl, place the flour in a mound.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Ciao Ristorante is Italian food with the ultimate Sicilian twist," 3 July 2018
All of the accounting and the settlements would be automated and incorruptible, so there would be no question as to whether the books were kosher.

— gideon lewis-kraus, WIRED, "The Blockchain: A Love Story—And a Horror Story," 18 June 2018
However given the established standards here, everything might not be kosher unless Brady and Belichick can lead the Patriots to another title.

— jarrett bell, USA TODAY, "As Tom Brady returns to practice, Patriots QB falls short of Bill Belichick's standards," 5 June 2018
So an extra review of the probe into President Trump’s campaign seems reasonable to make sure that everything is kosher.

— gerard baker, WSJ, "The 10-Point.," 22 May 2018
Even Tom Cara, director of the local chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, which advocates for the separation of church and state, agreed that the CTA's rule seems to be kosher.

— john greenfield, Chicago Reader, "Is it legal for Jehovah’s Witnesses to proselytize inside CTA stations?," 8 May 2018
For decades, progressive Jews have been assured that such sentiments are kosher.

— eric levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Natalie Portman and the Crisis of Liberal Zionism," 26 Apr. 2018
On a small sheet tray, place a ¼-inch layer of kosher salt.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "As Galt House gets a makeover, Rivue restaurant goes for local and fresh," 29 May 2018
Add mustard greens and toss to coat; season with kosher salt and pepper.

— molly baz, Bon Appetit, "Pork Shoulder Steaks with Grilled Mustard Greens," 28 May 2018

Origin and Etymology of kosher

see ¹kosher

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1886

in the meaning defined above

See Words from the same year

Other Jewish Religion Terms

Talmud, Zion, challah, dybbuk, kosher, tabernacle, tetragrammaton, yarmulke

KOSHER Defined for English Language Learners

kosher

adjective

: accepted by Jewish law as fit for eating or drinking
: selling or serving kosher food
: proper or acceptable

KOSHER Defined for Kids

kosher

adjective ko·sher \ ˈkō-shər \

1 : accepted by Jewish law as fit for use

kosher food

2 : selling or serving food that is accepted as fit for use according to Jewish law a kosher restaurant

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