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

Serve bottomless Champagne and mimosas, with an indulgent spread of yogurt parfaits, French toast, and Eggs Benedict. —Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025

Show your appreciation this Mother’s Day by treating your mom to specials all day long including mimosas, sangria and more. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025

Classic mimosa This Bite of Fox recipe for the classic mimosa combines sparkling wine and orange juice to make this favorite brunch drink. —Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025

For an extra touch of indulgence, enjoy bottomless beverages for $35, featuring passionfruit Aperol spritz, sangria, mimosas, bellinis, and Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne for $60. —Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 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