Santa Claus

noun

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

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Definition of Santa Claus

: a plump, white-bearded, red-suited, and jolly old man in modern folklore who delivers presents to children at Christmastime

— called also Santa

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Santa Claus

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Santa Claus

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

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Santa Claus

noun

San·ta Claus | \ ˈsan-tə-ˌklȯz

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Kids Definition of Santa Claus

: the spirit of Christmas as represented by a plump jolly old man with a white beard who is dressed in a red suit and delivers presents to good children

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