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

Twin Peaks: Mother's Day specials Twin Peaks has specials on mimosas, sangria and more on Mother's Day. Via 313: Limited-edition wine glass Via 313, a 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. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Guests may upgrade their brunch with bottomless mimosas and sangrias for an extra $23 with lots of variety available. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025

Beverage options include a jalapeño pineapple margarita and $25 bottomless mimosas. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025

As the sketch went on, Alby delivered menus and mimosas alongside increasingly lewd double entendres and come-ons, all Southern charm and jutting hips. —Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 11 May 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