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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Also on the menu was a vanilla-maple crème tiramisu with amaretto, lady fingers and chocolate curls. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 Every itinerary is complemented by a personalized menu, celebrating regional specialities, from Sicilian arancini to Venetian tiramisu. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 What to try: The pumpkin tiramisu latte ($7.75) with a breakfast burrito ($10.50). Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024 So far, the patisserie’s hokkaido milk mille crepe cake is a customer favorite, as are the tiramisu, matcha and chocolate varieties. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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