Kosher

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkəʊʃə/
• US IPA: /ˈkoʊʃəɹ/
• rare, Yiddish-influenced IPA: /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/, /ˈkɑʃə(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -əʊʃə(ɹ)

Origin

From Yiddish כּשר, from Hebrew כָּשֵׁר.

Full definition of kosher

Adjective

1. (of food) Prepared in accordance with Jewish religious practices.Well, if I had known it was a kosher deli, I certainly would not have ordered a ham and cheese on rye.
2. (figuratively, by extension) In accordance with standards or usual practice.Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?

Antonyms

• treyf

Related terms

• kashrut

Verb

1. (transitive) to make kosher.