tiramisu

noun

tir·​a·​mi·​su ˌtir-ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)sü 

-ˈmi-;

-mē-ˈsü 

: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso

Examples of tiramisu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During Chocolate Week, Nadia Mercuri’s thick, undercooked white-chocolate-tart base was used as the tipping point for her expulsion, although her tiramisu showstopper was praised for flavor. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025

This take on tiramisu has all the flavors of a coconut cream pie but in the classic no-bake dessert style. —Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025

For the new dinner service, diners might try tiramisu made with Four Barrel espresso or a brown-butter chocolate-chip ice-cream sandwich – or throw the diet completely out the window with decadent Basque cheesecake. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025

From savory chili to a decadent tiramisu, here are 7 ways to make the most of Autumn’s best flavor. —The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tiramisu

• hullabaloo
• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup