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

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

The tiramisu comes in a collectible Yankees helmet, like the Petroni sundae, another new dessert item featuring vanilla ice cream, hazelnut hot fudge, cannoli praline crunch and vanilla panna. —Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Online fans list the almond croissants, Butter Boy cookies, fruit tarts, cannoli dip, and tiramisu as must-haves from their shopping trips. —Brennan Long, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025

Pastries and sweet treats like tiramisu or baklava pair well with an espresso martini, as well as chocolate, especially those with pistachios or hazelnuts. —Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Mar. 2025

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