noun
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
• Syn: ↑Santa Claus, ↑Santa, ↑Father Christmas, ↑Saint Nicholas, ↑Saint Nick, ↑St. Nick
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑patron saint, ↑imaginary being, ↑imaginary creature
Useful english dictionary. 2012.