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

According to the document, guests dined on a fancy spring feast of soft shell crab amandine, spring lamb a la broche aux primeurs (literally, ‘lamb on a spit with spring vegetables’), salade mimosa, and strawberries romanoff. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026

Sprinkle candles everywhere for an evening garden party, or set up a mimosa bar for a brunch garden party. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026

Boise officials have reminded local businesses that bottomless mimosas and other unlimited-drink deals are prohibited in the city. —Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026

Suffolk Punch Brewing SouthPark will also show the game, offering $5 Bloody Marys and mimosas for fans looking to catch the action at that location. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 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
• 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