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noun San·ta Claus \ˈsan-tə-ˌklȯz also ˈsan-tē-\

Definition of Santa Claus

  1. :  a plump white-bearded and red-suited old man in modern folklore who delivers presents to good children at Christmastime —called also Santa

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Origin and Etymology of santa claus

modification of Dutch Sinterklaas, alteration of Sint Nikolaas Saint Nicholas


First Known Use: 1773

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noun San·ta Claus \ˈsan-tə-ˌklȯz also ˈsan-tē-\

Definition of Santa Claus for English Language Learners

  • : an imaginary fat man with a white beard and a red suit who gives toys to children at Christmas

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