teriyaki

noun

ter·​i·​ya·​ki ˌter-ē-ˈyä-kē How to pronounce teriyaki (audio)
: a Japanese dish of meat or fish that is grilled or broiled after being soaked in a seasoned soy sauce marinade

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That means more teriyaki, more protein and more excuses for dad to skip grilling for once. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026 Proteins include beef short rib, bulgogi beef, ribeye, pork belly and shrimp teriyaki. — Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 The in-house Sushiya Sushi House makes handmade sushi daily and has an Asian grill with rice bowls, teriyaki and more. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026 The onsite eatery’s delectable dumpling soup and terrific teriyaki salmon more than make up for the spirited sin of their signature cocktail being made the wrong booze. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for teriyaki

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from teri glaze + yaki broiling

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teriyaki was in 1901

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