tiramisu

noun

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

Examples of tiramisu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Menu highlights include molten lava cake, tiramisu, raspberry lemon drop cake, a key lime tart and a dessert flight with four mousses. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024 Guests enjoyed a menu of tuna tartare, steak and salmon, followed by tiramisu for dessert. Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 30 June 2024 Jennifer Lopez Snaps Selfies and Poses on Bow of a Boat in Italy During Solo Summer Vacation For dessert, the chef prepared the group tiramisu – one classic version and one with limoncello, which is a signature ingredient of the Amalfi Coast. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024 The cream pies are made using mascarpone cheese — the same cheese used in tiramisu — imbibing them with a defiant silkiness. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tiramisu 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Tiramisu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiramisu. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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