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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Tonight’s dinner is Japanese chicken patties wrapped in nori and pan-fried with a teriyaki glaze, bok choy from last night, and a new pot of rice. Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024 Pair with pepperoni pizza or noodles with teriyaki sauce. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Also look for quality ingredients without a surcharge, like the wagyu teriyaki at Yozora or New York strip at Tokyo Cowboy. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024 One night while picking up dinner at my favorite teriyaki joint, the ground moved. Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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