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

This ambrosial cocktail starts with the classic elements of a mimosa—orange juice and sparkling wine—but kicks the party up a notch with a splash each of gin and Lillet Blanc. —Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026

Plus, there’s a full bar featuring classic brunch cocktails, mocktails and mimosas. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026

In between bus stops, host Daisy Miles preps mimosas for guests. —Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

Modern Patchouli is a warm, earthy elixir with notes of pistachio, coconut water, mimosa, and vanilla absolute. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 June 2026

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
• racemosa
• rugosa
• serosa
• dolorosa
• mariposa

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