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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Go for the fresh pasta but stay for tiramisu martini at the Italian trattoria Sabatini’s, which is a veritable liquid dessert. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 Choosing a favorite sweet from Publix is no easy task, but there are a few reasons why tiramisu comes out on top for me. Rai Mincey, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 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. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026 And that brings us to the saffron tiramisu. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026 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 28 Feb. 2026.

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