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

Matcha mixed with tiramisu swirl and whole milk, topped with Marshmallow Cold Foam and hot chocolate powder. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

For dessert, enjoy an assortment of chocolate truffles, mini lemon pie and mini tiramisu. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

It’s been owned and operated by the namesake family since 1894 for canonical Italian hits like cannoli, rainbow cookies, and tiramisu exactly as nonna makes them. — Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026

For dessert, the tiramisu is a never-miss classic and the pistacchio mille feuille de (only available for dinner) was a really fun, flavorful treat. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

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