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

And over at the Island Noodles booth, owner Parker Lake, who is Hawaiian by birth, stirred up huge vats of teriyaki chicken noodles in a flaming wok. — John Ramos, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Save time on cooking prep by picking up this cut of Angus beef that’s marinating in a sesame-teriyaki sauce, which includes soy sauce, honey, and sesame seeds. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026

Mexican street corn, teriyaki and black sesame also made the top-20. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The teriyaki aroma from the wings was almost strong enough to taste, and the flavor smacks you in the face from the first bite. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 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