tiramisu

noun

tir·​a·​mi·​su ˌtir-ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)sü How to pronounce tiramisu (audio)
-ˈmi-;
-mē-ˈsü
: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso

Examples of tiramisu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For dessert, the matcha tiramisu and super creamy chocolate tahini cremeux with roast hazelnuts are both a great choice. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Guests mixed and mingled over Italian food at make your own pasta stations, and the night ended with tiramisu shooters. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2024 The former made his tiramisu with marsala, an Italian dessert wine. Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 30 July 2024 One points out how the chai tiramisu is in a heart shape, how cute is that? Meghana Indurti, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tiramisu 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Tiramisu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiramisu. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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