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

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

Moshi Moshi has been serving sushi rolls and teriyaki at Third and 18th streets for nearly 40 years, long before Chase Center opened and Mission Bay began its rapid expansion. — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 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