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

The scent also blends so many of the season’s prominent notes, expertly blending fruity notes of blackcurrant, mimosa (with facets of raspberry and blackberry), and jasmine (strawberry, apricot and peach accents), before mellowing out with a fruity musky accord. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024

Brunch babes are no strangers to bottomless mimosas. —Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin mimus mime

First Known Use

circa 1731, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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