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

Examples of tiramisu in a Sentence

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The evening continued with cocktails, a giant tiramisu, and live music under the stars. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024 The menu: Zenko serves a wide selection of milk teas, juices and smoothies with topping choices like traditional boba, as well as jellies, caramel flan, cheese foam and tiramisu foam. Linh Ta, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024 After a tiramisu dessert and toasts by Marcos’s parents and Tucker’s mom, guests hit the dance floor as a DJ who was flown out from Buenos Aires played until 1 a.m. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024 Housemade tiramisu, creme brulee or the vegan pastry of the day will be the finishing touch. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024 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 8 Dec. 2024.

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