hibachi

noun

hi·​ba·​chi hi-ˈbä-chē How to pronounce hibachi (audio)
: a charcoal brazier

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The chain’s hibachi, sushi and sashimi spot had also offered half-price sushi on Wednesdays and Thursdays, plus a full bar. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 However, those of more modest means can confidently gift this super-premium hibachi grill from Mibrasa, which is made of heavy-gauge steel. Martin Cizmar, Wired News, 18 June 2026 The dad chefs and cooks who spend their working hours behind a stove (or a griddle or a hibachi) — what is their dream Father’s Day meal? ABC News, 17 June 2026 Buffalo Bar Buffalo Bar over in west Midtown is pulling off one of my favorite mashups by doing classic Atlanta wings and Japanese-style hibachi under one roof. Justin Brown – The Real Food Stalker, AJC.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hibachi

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hibachi was in 1863

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“Hibachi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hibachi. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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hibachi

noun
hi·​ba·​chi hi-ˈbäch-ē How to pronounce hibachi (audio)
: a charcoal grill
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