the legendary patron saint of children, who brings presents to children on Christmas Eve, commonly identified with Saint Nicholas
the danger that Santa Claus will get stuck down a chimney
Synonyms
Father Christmas
Kriss Kringle mainly US)
Saint Nicholas
Old Saint Nick
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Explore 'Santa Claus' in the dictionary
Santa Claus
(sæntə klɔːz, US - klɔːz)
proper noun
Santa Claus or Santa is an imaginary old man with a long white beard and a red coat. Traditionally, young children in many countries are told that he brings their Christmas presents.
Synonyms: Father Christmas, Kriss Kringle [mainly US], Saint Nicholas, Old Saint Nick More Synonyms of Santa Claus
Santa Claus in British English
(ˈsæntə ˌklɔːz)
noun
the legendary patron saint of children, commonly identified with Saint Nicholas, who brings presents to children on Christmas Eve or, in some European countries, on Saint Nicholas' Day
Often shortened to: Santa. Also called: Father Christmas
Santa Claus in American English
(ˈsæntə ˌklɔz)
US
Folklore
a fat, white-bearded, jolly old man in a red suit, who lives at the North Pole, makes toys for children, and distributes gifts at Christmastime
: also called Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick
Word origin
< Du dial. Sinterklaas, Sante Klaas < Sant Nikolaas, Nicholas2
Examples of 'Santa Claus' in a sentence
Santa Claus
Sophie and Gloria came to dinner with their men of the moment, and Toddy dressed up as Santa Claus for the West Hampstead Hospital.
St. James, Ian FINAL RESORT
Steady Eddie would have made the statement dressed as Santa Claus, so long as his pension rights were safe.
Ruell, Patrick THE ONLY GAME
I remember earnestly asking daddy how Santa Claus accomplished this.