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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Place asparagus, broccoli, mini peppers, onion and scallions on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil; drizzle with ¾ cup of the teriyaki sauce, and toss to coat. 
People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 There are no Japanese people involved with the restaurant, but teriyaki was such a cross-cultural crowd pleaser during the time that Kim offered that too. Frank Shyongcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 Topping it off is a dressing (sweet shoyu, eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, balsamic vinaigrette, miso wasabi, yum yum sauce, ginger dressing and teriyaki sauce). John Benson, cleveland, 7 July 2022 Flavor profile: tropical spice Inspired by Hawaiian teriyaki, this dry rub is rich with sweet pineapple flavor while soy sauce powder, chile flakes and cayenne amp up the salty spiciness for an amazing balanced bite. Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022 The other patrol group went in a different direction, opting for teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps. Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2022 The angus beef burgers are standouts, including the Hawaiian burger (topped with cheddar, grilled pineapple and teriyaki) and the Mango Beach Burger (which comes with Swiss, avocado, mango salsa, chipotle mayo, and white sauce). Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 May 2022 The meatless butcher counter also offers fajitas in chicken or beef flavors and marinated chicken breast with flavors such as teriyaki, barbecue and sweet and smoky. Richard Webner, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Apr. 2022 On Sunday, churchgoers had just finished an after-service lunch — a special bento with teriyaki chicken — in honor of a beloved longtime pastor who had just returned from two years in Taiwan when gunfire erupted. Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2022 See More
People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 There are no Japanese people involved with the restaurant, but teriyaki was such a cross-cultural crowd pleaser during the time that Kim offered that too. Frank Shyongcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 Topping it off is a dressing (sweet shoyu, eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, balsamic vinaigrette, miso wasabi, yum yum sauce, ginger dressing and teriyaki sauce). John Benson, cleveland, 7 July 2022 Flavor profile: tropical spice Inspired by Hawaiian teriyaki, this dry rub is rich with sweet pineapple flavor while soy sauce powder, chile flakes and cayenne amp up the salty spiciness for an amazing balanced bite. Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022 The other patrol group went in a different direction, opting for teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps. Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2022 The angus beef burgers are standouts, including the Hawaiian burger (topped with cheddar, grilled pineapple and teriyaki) and the Mango Beach Burger (which comes with Swiss, avocado, mango salsa, chipotle mayo, and white sauce). Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 May 2022 The meatless butcher counter also offers fajitas in chicken or beef flavors and marinated chicken breast with flavors such as teriyaki, barbecue and sweet and smoky. Richard Webner, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Apr. 2022 On Sunday, churchgoers had just finished an after-service lunch — a special bento with teriyaki chicken — in honor of a beloved longtime pastor who had just returned from two years in Taiwan when gunfire erupted. Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Japanese, from teri glaze + yaki broiling
First Known Use
1901, in the meaning defined above