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
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
Take in the water views while sipping mimosas and espresso drinks by the giant outdoor fire pit or on the patio.
—Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Its mimosa, Motor Bike, Paloma and Bloody Mary cocktails have been joined by a tiramisu espresso martini, and an ube cold foam matcha drink is now available among the non-alcoholic brunch drinks menu.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
Reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include sparkling wine and mimosas for adults.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
On Sundays, guests belt out karaoke hits at brunch while sipping mimosas and halo-halo cocktails made with coconut, sake, and ube foam.
—Stephanie Burt, Saveur, 8 May 2024
Mother's Day brunch events in Greater Cincinnati Bell Event Centre - 444 Reading Road, Pendleton.
Enjoy live music, a photo booth and bottomless mimosas or bloody marys with an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet from noon to 3 p.m.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
For the ultimate Mother’s Day treat, Mom can enjoy mimosas and a special gift.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2024
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
Brunch babes are no strangers to bottomless mimosas.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024
Take in the water views while sipping mimosas and espresso drinks by the giant outdoor fire pit or on the patio.
—Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Its mimosa, Motor Bike, Paloma and Bloody Mary cocktails have been joined by a tiramisu espresso martini, and an ube cold foam matcha drink is now available among the non-alcoholic brunch drinks menu.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
Reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include sparkling wine and mimosas for adults.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
On Sundays, guests belt out karaoke hits at brunch while sipping mimosas and halo-halo cocktails made with coconut, sake, and ube foam.
—Stephanie Burt, Saveur, 8 May 2024
Mother's Day brunch events in Greater Cincinnati Bell Event Centre - 444 Reading Road, Pendleton.
Enjoy live music, a photo booth and bottomless mimosas or bloody marys with an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet from noon to 3 p.m.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
For the ultimate Mother’s Day treat, Mom can enjoy mimosas and a special gift.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'mimosa.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near mimosa
Cite this Entry
“Mimosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mimosa. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share