SINCE 1828
Santa Claus
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San·ta Claus
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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
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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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