kosher Synonyms & Antonyms
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Kosher as an Adjective
Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).
Only in New York can you find a good, kosher hamburger!
Observant of the rules of kashrut (of a person or establishment).
"Are you kosher?" "No, I love to eat scallops."
In accordance with standards or usual practice.
Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?
(by extension) In accordance with standards or usual practice.
Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?
Antonyms & near antonyms
Kosher as an Adverb
In a kosher manner; in accordance with kashrut.
Kosher as a Noun
Food that conforms with kashrut.
Kosher as a Verb
To kasher; to prepare (for example, meat) in conformity with the requirements of the Jewish law.
Kosher in a Sentence
Only in New York can you find a good, kosher hamburger!
David's mother kept a kosher kitchen, with separate sets of dishes for meat and for dairy.
In order for a suit to be kosher, it cannot contain both wool and linen together.
"Are you kosher?" "No, I love to eat scallops."
"Is this restaurant kosher?" "No, we serve pork."
Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?
Word Forms & Grammar
kosher (comparative more kosher, superlative most kosher)
kosher (not comparable)
kosher (uncountable)
kosher (third-person singular simple present koshers, present participle koshering, simple past and past participle koshered)
Words That Rhyme With Kosher
Origin of Kosher
Borrowed from Yiddish כּשר (kosher), from Hebrew כָּשֵׁר (kashér).
Kosher at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkəʊʃə/ |
| Meaning | Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food) |
| Antonyms | treyf |
| Comparative / superlative | more kosher, most kosher |
| Verb forms | koshers, koshering, koshered |
Frequently Asked Questions About Kosher
Is kosher an adjective or an adverb?
Kosher is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb, a noun and a verb.
What is the opposite of kosher?
The opposite of kosher is treyf.
What is the past tense of kosher?
The past tense of kosher is koshered. The present participle is koshering.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of kosher?
The comparative form is more kosher and the superlative form is most kosher.