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Santa Claus

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

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

SANTA CLAUS Defined for English Language Learners

Santa Claus

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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

SANTA CLAUS Defined for Kids

Santa Claus

noun San·ta Claus \ ˈsan-tə-ˌklȯz \

Definition of Santa Claus for Students

: 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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