noun

tiramisu

tih-ruh-mih-SOO

Tiramisu (noun) means an Italian dessert made of coffee-soaked ladyfinger biscuits layered with a sweetened mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa. Example: “We shared a slice of tiramisu after dinner.”

noun

An Italian dessert made of coffee-soaked ladyfinger biscuits layered with a sweetened mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.

"We shared a slice of tiramisu after dinner."

"Her homemade tiramisu was richer than any restaurant version."

How to use tiramisu

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA layered Italian coffee-and-mascarpone dessert.

Word forms

tiramisus plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian tiramisù, literally "pick me up," a nod to the espresso and sugar that give it a jolt of energy.

Origin: Italian

Frequently asked questions

What does “tiramisu” mean?

The word “tiramisu” means an Italian dessert made of coffee-soaked ladyfinger biscuits layered with a sweetened mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa. In plain terms, a layered Italian coffee-and-mascarpone dessert.

How do you pronounce “tiramisu”?

“Tiramisu” is pronounced tih-ruh-mih-SOO (/ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ in IPA).

How do you use “tiramisu” in a sentence?

Here is “tiramisu” used in a sentence: “We shared a slice of tiramisu after dinner.”

What part of speech is “tiramisu”?

“Tiramisu” is a noun.

Where does the word “tiramisu” come from?

The word “tiramisu” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian tiramisù, literally "pick me up," a nod to the espresso and sugar that give it a jolt of energy.

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