tiramisu
noun
tir·a·mi·su
ˌtir-ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)sü 
-ˈmi-;
-mē-ˈsü
: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso
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Begin with a glass of bollicine and end with a frosted glass of tiramisu.
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The tiramisu needs to be assembled at least 6 hours, and preferably 8 to 12 hours, before serving.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Don’t forget to save room for tiramisu!
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
Think Wagyu beef tartare, lobster rigatoni, and tiramisu.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The tiramisu needs to be assembled at least 6 hours, and preferably 8 to 12 hours, before serving.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Don’t forget to save room for tiramisu!
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
Think Wagyu beef tartare, lobster rigatoni, and tiramisu.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tiramisu
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“Tiramisu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiramisu. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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