hibachi

noun

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

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Cardenas this month opened a new hibachi business, Hibachi La Ceiba, where the main dishes are made with his own house made teriyaki that comes in sweet or spicy varieties and contains a little less salt than most teriyaki. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026 As Kelly belted out the chorus, the oblivious driver made easy conversation about his lunch plans, calling in a hibachi order mid-ride. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026 Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat hibachi sauces in walk-in cooler. Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 6 Jan. 2026 The hibachi experience is also a guest favorite for its high-energy antics, and tables book out quickly. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 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 3 Mar. 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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