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

The restaurant also features a full bar with house and classic cocktails, mimosas, wine and more available. —Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 24 Feb. 2026

Tickets start at $30 and include a class with Jess Boots, a post-session mimosa or nonalcoholic beverage and access to Book Society during nonbusiness hours. —Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026

Almond, mimosa, and musk are the calming scents that make up this candle’s fragrance. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026

Set up a mimosa bar to use any full bottles. —Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 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