Skip to definition.
Get the FREE one-click dictionary software for Windows or the iPhone/iPad and Android apps


Noun: Santa Claus  'san-tu,kloz
  1. The legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
    - Santa, Kriss Kringle [US], Father Christmas [Brit], Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, St. Nick

Derived forms: Santa Clauses

Type of: imaginary being, imaginary creature, patron saint

Encyclopedia: Santa Claus, Georgia