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

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

The menu has Japanese restaurant staples like chicken teriyaki, sashimi and chicken karaage. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026

Aside from lodging and a spa, Hill Country Herb Garden also has a restaurant, with fresh options like an ahi tuna salad, a seasonal roasted vegetable plate, and a teriyaki bowl. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 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