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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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 The real star is the selection of yakitori, with skewers of every part of chicken imaginable, short ribs, pork belly, and more. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 Packaged by Untitled Events, the menu featured cold sesame noodles, grilled chicken yakitori skewers, crunchy cucumber salad, spicy kimchi dip with wonton chips. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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