santa
noun
Simple meaning
An instance of someone dressed up as Santa.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
santuhSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsæntə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
An instance of someone dressed up as Santa.
An instance of any likeness of Santa.
A figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time.
informal
Alternative letter-case form of Santa (noun).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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The legendary patron saint of children.
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A trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico.
Brahman and shorthorn crossbreed of red cattle.
A pyramidal fir of southwestern California having spiny pointed leaves and cone scales with long spines.
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