# Santa Claus

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/

## Definitions
1. A figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time.
2. A generous source of free gifts or benefits.
3. A number of places in the United States.
4. A number of places in the United States.
5. A number of places in the United States.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch Sinterklaas (“Saint Nicholas”). Doublet of Sinterklaas.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/santa-claus