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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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 21 Jan. 2025.

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