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

Menu options include teriyaki chicken, teriyaki steak, kalua pig, katsu chicken, pulehu chicken and shrimp tempura. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

Its teriyaki plates and bowls come with chicken, beef, tofu and salmon, according to its online menu. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Many teriyaki shops also have chicken katsu and egg rolls on the menu, but the versions here are standouts for their nongreasy crispy exteriors. — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 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