teriyaki

noun

ter·​i·​ya·​ki ˌter-ē-ˈyä-kē How to pronounce teriyaki (audio)
: a Japanese dish of meat or fish that is grilled or broiled after being soaked in a seasoned soy sauce marinade

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This teriyaki sauce delivers takeout-quality meat and veg at home. Sarah Felbin, SELF, 10 June 2025 Instead, the restaurant will serve teriyaki bowls and Chinese food. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2025 Pour half the cooled teriyaki sauce over the fish and stir to coat. The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024 Sishu Sushi Bar fits the bill with an array of inventive Asian dishes like a spicy King crab tartare or a Futo Roll made with tempura shrimp, avocado, tuna, crispy onions, sweet chili mayo and teriyaki sauce. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teriyaki

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from teri glaze + yaki broiling

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teriyaki was in 1901

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“Teriyaki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teriyaki. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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