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

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The new concept opened in the longtime coffee space Saturday, serving espresso drinks, matcha, tiramisu cheesecake and more. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025 This no-bake dessert tastes like a combination of tiramisu and lemon cheesecake. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2025 For dessert, there’s tiramisu, served out of a tray at your table. Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Popular here are the tiramisu and the macarons, which come in every color of the rainbow and then some. Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025 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 28 May. 2025.

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