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

The onsite eatery’s delectable dumpling soup and terrific teriyaki salmon more than make up for the spirited sin of their signature cocktail being made the wrong booze. —David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026

Guests were served canapes including a surprisingly brilliant mango and mung bean tartare plus chicken teriyaki kebabs, all washed down with elegant Hugo Spritz and espresso martinis. —Partner Content, Variety, 9 May 2026

Proteins include beef short rib, bulgogi beef, ribeye, pork belly and shrimp teriyaki. —Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026

Choose from a plate lunch or poke bowl with high-quality protein and side options like pineapple BBQ chicken, kalbi ribs, teriyaki beef, ahi tuna, edamame, kimchi, pickled ginger, seaweed salad, and ripe mango. —Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 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