Santa Claus

Or San·ta Klaus

[san-tuh klawz]

noun

1. a benevolent figure of legend, associated with Saint Nicholas, supposed to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve.

Santa Claus

/ ˈsæntə ˌklɔːz /

noun

1. Often shortened to: Santa. Also called: Father Christmas. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Santa Claus¹

1765–75, from Dutch Sinterklaas, equivalent to sint saint + heer (Myn)heer ( def. ) + Klaas, short for Niklaas Nicholas ( def. )

Example Sentences

Related: Yes, stock investors, there is a Santa Claus rally.

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She later transforms into a Santa Claus bodysuit, and takes off in a sleigh filled with bags of shiny gifts.

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A young boy, hesitation in his voice, asked, “Is this…Santa Claus?”

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Kruglov’s sister said he was a churchgoer and quietly did good deeds, like entertaining children, dressing up as Santa Claus, cooking for parishioners, cleaning, and giving free rides to the elderly.

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