Synonyms for

Kosher

Verb / ˈkəʊʃɜ: / Another word for kosher — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective - conforming to dietary laws; proper and legitimate

Synonyms & similar words

cosher legitimate proper acceptable allowed permitted lawful licit valid authentic genuine real certified pure clean wholesome healthy unadulterated untainted unspoiled uncontaminated

Synonyms by register

Formal

legitimate proper acceptable valid

Informal

cool okay alright legit fine

Literary

approved sanctioned

Antonyms

forbidden unclean impure prohibited unacceptable taboo

Common collocations

  • strictly kosher
  • kosher food
  • kosher wine
  • kosher salt
  • kosher style
  • fully kosher
  • kosher certification

Word family

noun kashrut
adjective kosher

Usage note

While originally referring to food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws, 'kosher' is widely used informally to mean acceptable or legitimate. Be mindful of the context, as the informal usage can sometimes be seen as trivializing its religious origins.

Example sentences

  1. The meat we serve is always kosher.
  2. My grandmother only eats kosher food.
  3. We bought a kosher chicken for our big family dinner.
  4. The wine was not kosher, so we couldn't drink it.
  5. I only buy kosher products for my home.

Quotes

  • 'I'm kosher and I'm staying kosher.' - Drake
  • 'I'm pretty much a kosher vegetarian.' - Natalie Portman
  • 'My ex-girlfriend is Jewish, and she gave me a book on kosher porn. Which was really kind of a misnomer, because porn itself is not kosher.' - Aasif Mandvi

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