yakitori

noun

ya·​ki·​to·​ri ˌyä-ki-ˈtȯr-ē How to pronounce yakitori (audio)
: bite-size marinated pieces of beef, seafood, or chicken on skewers

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Ramen and yakitori prove reliable daily staples, buttressed with an ever-rotating roster of convenience-store snacks. Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024 Moncayo is serving Japanese bites like hand rolls and yakitori. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024 Apart from the udon chain, the company’s portfolio includes restaurants serving a range of cuisines, from Asian street food, ramen and yakitori to some Western fare, including pizzas and pancakes. Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024 The culture is so old and the craft is so deep, that seven pages on yakitori is just barely scratching the surface. Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yakitori 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yakitori was in 1962

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“Yakitori.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yakitori. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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