tiramisu

American

[tir-uh-mee-soo, ‑mee-soo] / ˌtɪr əˈmi su, ‑miˈsu /

Or tiramisù

noun

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

tiramisu British

/ ˌtiːrəmiːˈsuː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of tiramisu

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

Example Sentences

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I’m not a massive fan of tiramisu the dessert, but Tiramisu the Android name?

From The Verge

Masks lowered or unceremoniously ditched, guests swapped gossip and tucked into what literally was a hatbox lunch, cardboard containers packed picnic style with curry poached chicken, tiramisu truffle, key lime tart and fresh strawberries.

From New York Times

She would make batches of tiramisu and bring them to her hospital to share with her colleagues.

From BBC

It's commonly used in Italian desserts like tiramisu, but it'll also feel at home spread on toasted bread or in a sweet frosting.

From Salon

Chicken and cornbread salad for potlucks, Moroccan lemon chicken for weeknight dinners, tiramisu for special occasions.

From Seattle Times

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