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santa Synonyms
Another word for santa
Choosing another word for santa depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The legendary patron figure of Christmas in Western culture, typically depicted as a jolly, white-bearded man in a red suit who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
Usage Example
"The children stayed up late hoping to catch a glimpse of santa claus delivering their presents."
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santa claus
father christmas
saint nicholas
saint nick
kris kringle
• noun (Context 2)
A person dressed as Santa Claus, especially one employed to interact with children in a department store or mall during the holiday season.
Usage Example
"He worked as a mall santa claus during December to earn extra money for his family."
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santa claus
father christmas
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Santa. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/santa