Definition of Kosher
Kosher
ko·sher
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
in accordance with the Jewish laws for handling and preparing food, used to describe food, the place where it is prepared, distributed, or eaten, or a person who observes these laws;
e.g. He prepared a kosher meal so that his Jewish guests could also enjoy it.
(adjective)
(informal) somehow satisfactory or proper, genuine, acceptable, or legitimate;
e.g. If the contract looks kosher, we can sign it right now.
(verb)
to prepare food such that is follows the Jewish laws;
e.g. She was careful to kosher each part of the meal so that everyone could eat everything.
(noun)
the practice of observing the terms of Jewish food laws (used as "keep kosher");
e.g. They are practicing Jews who keep kosher in their daily life.
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