Kosher — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb noun /ˈkō-shər/ ko·sher

Meaning & Definition of Kosher

Kosher (adjective)

  1. sanctioned by Jewish law; especially, ritually fit for use
  2. selling or serving food ritually fit according to Jewish law
  3. being proper, acceptable, or satisfactory

Kosher (verb)

  1. to make kosher

Kosher (noun)

  1. the observance of kosher practices

Kosher (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in acceptable, adequate

    similar: acceptable, adequate, decent, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable, pitch-perfect, correct, decorous, respectable, seemly, able, capable, competent, cut out, qualified, trained, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant, harmonious, needed, required, requisite, rightful, condign, deserved, just, justified, applicable, appropriate, apt, becoming, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitted, fitting, good, happy, meet, pretty, proper, right, suitable
    opposite: improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecent, infelicitous, malapropos, misbecoming, unapt, unbecoming, unbeseeming, unfit, unfitting, unhappy, unmeet, unseemly, unsuitable, wrong, incapable, incompetent, inept, inexpert, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful, untrained, inadequate, intolerable, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, graceless, incorrect, indecorous, incompatible, uncongenial

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kosher

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kosher:

acceptable, adequate, decent, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable, pitch-perfect, correct, decorous, respectable, seemly, able, capable, competent, cut out, qualified, trained, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant, harmonious, needed, required, requisite, rightful, condign, deserved, just, justified, applicable, appropriate, apt, becoming, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitted, fitting, good

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Kosher

Words with the opposite meaning of Kosher:

improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecent, infelicitous, malapropos, misbecoming, unapt, unbecoming, unbeseeming, unfit, unfitting, unhappy, unmeet, unseemly, unsuitable, wrong, incapable, incompetent, inept, inexpert, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful, untrained, inadequate, intolerable

Word Forms of Kosher

Inflections: koshered, koshering

Origin & Etymology of Kosher

Yiddish, from Hebrew kāshēr fit, proper

First known use: 1851

Words & Phrases Containing Kosher

glatt kosher, keep kosher

Frequently Asked Questions about Kosher

What does "Kosher" mean?

"Kosher" means sanctioned by Jewish law; especially, ritually fit for use. As an an adjective, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: sanctioned by Jewish law; especially, ritually fit for use.

What is another word for "Kosher"?

Other words for "Kosher" include acceptable, adequate, decent, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable, pitch-perfect and correct. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kosher" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kosher"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kosher". Common alternatives include acceptable, adequate, decent, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable, pitch-perfect, correct, decorous and respectable.

What is the opposite of "Kosher"?

Antonyms of "Kosher" include improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecent and infelicitous.

Is "Kosher" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kosher" can be used as an adjective, a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Kosher"?

"Kosher" is pronounced /ˈkō-shər/ and divided into syllables as ko·sher.

What is the origin of the word "Kosher"?

"Kosher" comes from Yiddish, from Hebrew kāshēr fit, proper. First known use: 1851.

What is another word for "Kosher" meaning "as in acceptable, adequate"?

When "Kosher" (adjective) means as in acceptable, adequate, synonyms include acceptable, adequate, decent, satisfactory, serviceable and tolerable. Opposites in this sense include improper, inapplicable, inapposite and inappropriate.