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

Ippin Teriyaki & Katsu The Bay Area Japanese restaurant chain specializes in Japanese katsu, which is fried chicken made with panko bread crumbs, and teriyaki dishes. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Elsewhere on the internet, the neighborhood teriyaki spot wouldn’t allow Dot onto its ordering page. — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

There are also some poke bowls and hot entrées like teriyaki broiled eel over rice on the menu. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

Check out his recipes for shrimp scampi, teriyaki ramen and more below. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 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