halal

adjective

ha·​lal hə-ˈläl How to pronounce halal (audio)
1
: sanctioned by Islamic law
especially : ritually fit for use
halal foods
2
: selling or serving food ritually fit according to Islamic law
a halal restaurant

Examples of halal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Khurram Shamim, who sells a halal Italian-beef sandwich at his restaurant, Slim’s, is also hesitant to mess with tradition. New York Times, 27 Dec. 2021 In Urumqi, the regional capital, authorities have waged campaigns against halal dietary restrictions. Nury Turkel, Time, 8 June 2020 Al Madina Meat Market: This halal meat market doesn’t stock pork, but it was well supplied with chicken, beef, lamb and goat. Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 17 Mar. 2020 There, the food must be strictly halal, and the irregular schedule is subject to the weather. Max Falkowitz, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2020 Homestyle, halal Lebanese diner specializing in traditional breakfast staples. Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2019 The 40 prisoners, all men, get halal food, access to satellite news and sports channels, workout equipment and PlayStations. New York Times, 16 Sep. 2019 Revolving flavors include paneer, dal, tikka masala and tandoori and include vegan, gluten-free and halal meat options. Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 27 Aug. 2019 Most use halal meat, in order to appeal to diverse communities. Julia Webster, Time, 23 Aug. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

Arabic ḥalāl permissible

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of halal was in 1797

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Cite this Entry

“Halal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halal. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

halal

adjective
ha·​lal hə-ˈläl How to pronounce halal (audio)
1
: accepted by Islamic law
especially : fit for eating under Islamic law
halal foods
2
: selling or serving food fit for eating under Islamic law
a halal restaurant
Etymology

from Arabic ḥalāl "permissible"

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