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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The Strawberry Tiramisu latte, available with espresso or matcha, comes layered with housemade strawberry syrup and guests’ choice of milk and topped off with tiramisu cold foam and strawberry powder.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Then, a creamy mascarpone topping is added to really move this dessert into the tiramisu realm.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
On a trip to India during Diwali last autumn, Starbucks International CEO Brady Brewer tried a saffron tiramisu, as well as a spicy sandwich with chicken tikka at one of the American coffee-shop giant’s local stores.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
When eaten together, the lot tastes shockingly of tiramisu, just without any obstacles to take away from the creamy texture.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Then, a creamy mascarpone topping is added to really move this dessert into the tiramisu realm.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
On a trip to India during Diwali last autumn, Starbucks International CEO Brady Brewer tried a saffron tiramisu, as well as a spicy sandwich with chicken tikka at one of the American coffee-shop giant’s local stores.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
When eaten together, the lot tastes shockingly of tiramisu, just without any obstacles to take away from the creamy texture.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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 8 Feb. 2026.
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