santa

/ˈsæntə/

Definitions

1. noun

a legendary figure in Christianity and popular culture, especially a jolly, elderly man in a red suit, who brings gifts to children during Christmas.

“She wrote a letter to Santa asking for a new bike.”

2. proper noun

a city in Italy, capital of the region of Lombardy, known for its canals and historic architecture.

“We visited the city of Santa during our trip to Italy.”

Synonyms

  • christmas spirit
  • kriss kringle

Antonyms

  • scrooge