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

For those wanting something a little lighter, there’s the Crispy Dragon Teriyaki Lobster, featuring Maine Lobster Tail tossed in a sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026

The Cypress Park pizzeria offered classic options as well as specials with ingredients like birria, soju tomato cream sauce, and teriyaki pork. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025

Aside from lodging and a spa, Hill Country Herb Garden also has a restaurant, with fresh options like an ahi tuna salad, a seasonal roasted vegetable plate, and a teriyaki bowl. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025

In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce and teriyaki sauce and stir into skillet. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025

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