santaclaus

noun
UK /ˌsæntəˈklɔːz/
US /ˌsæntəˈklɔːz/

A kind old man with a white beard who brings presents to children at Christmas.

The children left cookies for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who gives gifts generously, especially at Christmas.

My uncle played Santa Claus for the whole family this year.

3. A figure in a red suit used as a Christmas decoration.

They put a big Santa Claus on the roof.

4. A costume worn by someone pretending to be Santa.

He rented a Santa Claus outfit for the school party.