tiramisu

noun

tir·​a·​mi·​su ˌtir-ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)sü How to pronounce tiramisu (audio)
-ˈmi-;
-mē-ˈsü How to pronounce tiramisu (audio)
: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso

Examples of tiramisu in a Sentence

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Patrons can choose a main dish between Pappardelle alla Bolognese, Rigatoni alla Vodka or Buffalo Margherita Pizza, then will finish the meal off with a choice of either tiramisu or gelato. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 Finish the meal off with a homemade tiramisu. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026 Some of the region’s most famous chefs came together to cook pizzas, sandwiches and tiramisu cups, which then spread to all corners of the city. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026 Begin with a glass of bollicine and end with a frosted glass of tiramisu. Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiramisu

Word History

Etymology

Italian tiramisù, from tirami su!, literally, pull me up!

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tiramisu was in 1982

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“Tiramisu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiramisu. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

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