mimosa

noun

mi·​mo·​sa mə-ˈmō-sə 

mī-,

-zə

1

: any of a genus (Mimosa) of trees, shrubs, and herbs of the legume family that occur in tropical and warm regions and have usually bipinnate often prickly leaves and globular heads of small white or pink flowers

2

: silk tree

3

: a mixed drink consisting of champagne and orange juice

Examples of mimosa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Food and beverages will be sold separately, including bottomless mimosas. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025

Prior to the lunch, honorees and attendees mingled over mimosas and posed for the step-and-repeat. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 13 May 2025

Twin Peaks: The restaurant has specials on mimosas, sangria and more on Mother's Day. Via 313: The Detroit-style pizza chain has a limited-edition wine glass available all month; $1 from each will be donated to a local children's hospital. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 May 2025

So whip up a house mimosa or a memorable espresso martini. 19. —Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin mimus mime

First Known Use

circa 1731, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mimosa

• bullosa
• fibrosa
• mucosa
• mucosae
• nervosa
• nodosa
• pilosa
• rugosa
• serosa
• dolorosa
• mariposa
• pigmentosa

Kids Definition

mimosa

noun

mi·​mo·​sa mə-ˈmō-sə 

mī-,

-zə

: any of a genus of trees, shrubs, and herbs of the legume family that are found in warm regions and have small white or pink flowers in ball-shaped heads