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: 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
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: a mixed drink consisting of champagne and orange juice
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Once, with four mimosas under his belt, Drew had kissed Carol in the spot where the refrigerator blocked the view of the pantry.
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Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
At this particular Publix supermarket, shoppers can push carts with cupholders, sip a craft beer or mimosa and grab a slice of pizza while strolling the aisles.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The calendar fills with village fêtes around this time of year, and none are brighter than February’s Combat Naval Fleuri (Floral Naval Battle) when the region’s traditional wooden fishing boats are decorated in golden mimosas and other winter blooms.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
This mimosa combines the sweetness of a caramel apple with the refreshing fizz of a mimosa.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
At this particular Publix supermarket, shoppers can push carts with cupholders, sip a craft beer or mimosa and grab a slice of pizza while strolling the aisles.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The calendar fills with village fêtes around this time of year, and none are brighter than February’s Combat Naval Fleuri (Floral Naval Battle) when the region’s traditional wooden fishing boats are decorated in golden mimosas and other winter blooms.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
This mimosa combines the sweetness of a caramel apple with the refreshing fizz of a mimosa.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mimosa
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“Mimosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mimosa. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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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
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