tiramisu

noun

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

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Popular here are the tiramisu and the macarons, which come in every color of the rainbow and then some. Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025 The tiramisu comes in a collectible Yankees helmet, like the Petroni sundae, another new dessert item featuring vanilla ice cream, hazelnut hot fudge, cannoli praline crunch and vanilla panna. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Online fans list the almond croissants, Butter Boy cookies, fruit tarts, cannoli dip, and tiramisu as must-haves from their shopping trips. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025 Pastries and sweet treats like tiramisu or baklava pair well with an espresso martini, as well as chocolate, especially those with pistachios or hazelnuts. Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Mar. 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 17 May. 2025.

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