yakitori

noun

ya·​ki·​to·​ri ˌyä-ki-ˈtȯr-ē 

: bite-size marinated pieces of beef, seafood, or chicken on skewers

Examples of yakitori in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reindeer tartare with fig and black sesame was one of the highlights; a smoky seal yakitori was another. — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026

Cathay Pacific will present a gateway to Asia in the Garden and Atrium where guests will enjoy yakitori, duck and champagne. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

There are also French, Japanese, sushi, Cantonese, yakitori and Italian restaurants within the property, plus a small Bar Oak for a nightcap. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Asian favorites — dumplings and yakitori, rice and ramen and bao buns — made those drinks go down even more smoothly. — Connie Ogle may 20, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, grilled chicken, from yaki broil, roast + tori bird

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yakitori

• allegory
• amatory
• auditory
• category
• clerestory
• crematory
• desultory
• dilatory
• dormitory
• excretory
• feudatory
• gustatory