teriyaki

noun

ter·​i·​ya·​ki ˌter-ē-ˈyä-kē 

: a Japanese dish of meat or fish that is grilled or broiled after being soaked in a seasoned soy sauce marinade

Examples of teriyaki in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recommendations range from Atlanta's evolving soul food, Boston's international flair, and Dallas's unexpected Thai, to Houston's beloved Greek and Seattle's unique teriyaki. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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

Diners can order six, 12, 24 or 30 wings, in regular or flavors such as honey mustard, garlic Parmesan, buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, lemon pepper and panga. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026

The relatively small sit-down restaurant near the Centerpointe food court has a concise menu of sushi rolls, two rice bowls (poke and chicken teriyaki) and a few appetizers. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from teri glaze + yaki broiling

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teriyaki

• blocky
• chalky
• cocky
• gawky
• hockey
• jockey
• khaki
• machi
• maki
• rocky
• stocky
• talkie