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 fourth-course menu is an option of tiramisu, a matcha mousse or a coconut panna cotta. Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025 Flavors include tiramisu cheesecake, macchiato cream cake, strawberry chocolate mousse and ube cream. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 Alma Dessert: Purchase a tiramisu (several flavor choices) and beverage combo for $15. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 30 May 2025 The team, which previously created tiramisu with matcha and lychee-rose flavors, liked the idea of giving the Italian dessert more of a crunch. Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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