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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Complete your feast with rhubarb crumble, pavlova, bourbon vanilla creme brulee, or creamy tiramisu. Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 These include everything from mocha buttercream and German chocolate to Dutch carrot and tiramisu. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Nov. 2024 This temptress outdoes the Oakville Reserve with seductive powers, as the black raspberry cobbler and tiramisu flavors are irresistible, especially combined with bright notes of orange peel that lift the rich body along the flavorful finish. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Pasta sauces are unctuous, and the tiramisu made my lactose-intolerant dining companion giddy. Kendyl Kearly, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024 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 Jan. 2025.

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