tiramisu

or ti·ra·mi·sù

[ tir-uh-mee-soo, ‑mee-soo ]

noun

1. an Italian dessert with coffee and liquor-soaked layers of sponge cake alternating with mascarpone cheese and chocolate.

tiramisu

/ ˌtiːrəmiːˈsuː /

noun

1. an Italian dessert made with sponge soaked in coffee and Marsala, topped with soft cheese and powdered chocolate

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiramisu¹

< Italian tiramisù, equivalent to tira pick + mi me + sù up

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiramisu¹

C20: from Italian tira! pull! + mi me + su up

Example Sentences

Grab a free slice of pizza, a complimentary tiramisu dessert or a free shot for showing your “I Voted” sticker on election day, plus where to stress-watch live election results around L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The company turned their Bellevue location into a full production site, shutting down the dining room and churning out salads, pastas, tiramisu and par-baked pizzas.

From Seattle Times

The dish was wonderful and we didn’t even discuss tiramisu!

From Seattle Times

Yes, I'll use coffee in tiramisu, chocolate baked goods and occasional sauces, but there's a bit of a limitation to its uses beyond that.

From Salon

Her pastries rest in the center of the comforting/interesting axis, ranging from tiramisu, opera cake and flan to puddings and croissants in seasonal flavors.

From Seattle Times