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 teriyaki dishes are served with veggies and a side of rice. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025

Take, for example, the ubiquitous plate lunch, typically a scoop or two of rice, macaroni salad and a main protein such as teriyaki beef or fried chicken. —Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 1 May 2025

Her marinade is based on a teriyaki sauce, sweet and salty, with garlic, ginger, green chile and cumin. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025

Or for a little bit of everything, the bento box comes with half a California roll; two gyoza; tempura veggie; steamed rice, soup or salad; and a choice of teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, or teriyaki shrimp. —Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

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