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

Don’t forget to pair your savory dish with a mimosa ($7) or a cold brew cocktail ($12). —Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026

Add a mimosa kit with sparkling wine, orange and grapefruit juice, and strawberry syrup for $50. —Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026

Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills. —Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026

Bottomless mimosa experiences are also available for additional purchase. —Jane Godiner, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 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