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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Airy Berliners piped with elderflower crème fraîche and dusted in nori are an excellent vehicle for caviar; lemon pepper frog legs show the versatility of the city’s signature spice blend; black truffles add a new level of depth to tiramisu; and Comté foam elevates an espresso martini. Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025 The write up from Yelp noted that reviewers loved the Oreo, tiramisu, and strawberry bingsu flavors. Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025 While the tiramisu and the panna cotta are very good, the torta di mele is a standout. Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Don’t forget to end your meal with their beloved tiramisu. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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