mimosa

noun

mi·​mo·​sa mə-ˈmō-sə How to pronounce mimosa (audio)
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
3
: a mixed drink consisting of champagne and orange juice

Examples of mimosa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to Fritz, brunch and lunch cocktails will be easy drinking and bright, with options like a sorbet mimosa, chile margarita, paloma and iced Irish coffee. The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2024 Pretty in Pink Mimosa: Classic mimosa with a splash of cranberry . Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2024 Expect breakfast tacos to go with your mimosa and ceviche and burgers at lunchtime. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Sip mimosas and take a painting class on the patio at nearby Blackfinn Ameripub’s Ballantyne location as Wine & Design On Wheels guides fledgling artists through morning masterpiece-making. Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 In the first half, crowd expressions interrupted bites of crispy chicken and waffles and sips of mimosas and beer. Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan. 2024 Baia Beach Club, Miami Beach: Offering incredible views of the water with downtown Miami not far in the distance, Baia Beach Club at the elegant Mondrian Hotel has a fabulous Sunday brunch spread complete with bottomless mimosas. Kara Franker, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023 Sip mimosas and listen to music while shopping more than 30 vendors. Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Hallandale Beach 111 South Surf Rd., Hallandale Beach Tap 42 Enjoy Tap 42’s famous $20 bottomless brunch during Memorial Day Weekend, including bottomless mimosas, Bloody Marys,and Funky Buddha Floridian beer. Amanda Mesa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin mimus mime

First Known Use

circa 1731, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mimosa was circa 1731

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Cite this Entry

“Mimosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mimosa. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

mimosa

noun
mi·​mo·​sa mə-ˈmō-sə How to pronounce mimosa (audio)
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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