Santa's workshop Meaning in English

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US

ˈsæntəz/ /ˈwɝkˌʃɑp

SAN-tuhz WURK-shahp

UK

ˈsæn.təz/ /wˈɜːkʃɒp

SAN-tuhz WURK-shop

Definition

A place in stories where Santa Claus and his elves make toys for children to receive on Christmas. It represents a magical, busy workshop full of holiday preparations.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in the context of Christmas stories or children's discussions. Not literal—refers to an imaginary, magical place. Can also be used figuratively to describe a busy place full of creativity, especially around the holidays.

• Spanish: el taller de Santa Claus - el taller de Papá Noel
• Portuguese (BR): oficina do Papai Noel - oficina do Santa
• Portuguese (PT): oficina do Pai Natal - oficina do Santa
• Chinese (Simplified): 圣诞老人的工坊 - 圣诞老人的工作坊
• Chinese (Traditional): 聖誕老人的工坊 - 聖誕老人的工作坊
• Hindi: सांता की कार्यशाला
• Arabic: ورشة سانتا
• Bengali: সান্তার কর্মশালা
• Russian: мастерская Санта-Клауса
• Japanese: サンタの工房
• Vietnamese: xưởng của ông già Noel
• Korean: 산타의 작업장
• Turkish: Noel Baba'nın atölyesi
• Urdu: سانتا کی ورکشاپ
• Indonesian: bengkel Sinterklas

Example Sentences

Children believe toys are made in Santa's workshop at the North Pole.

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Every Christmas, we decorate our classroom like Santa's workshop.

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Many movies show elves working hard in Santa's workshop.

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December always feels like Santa's workshop in our house—so many gifts to wrap!

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This craft fair is turning into Santa's workshop with all these handmade decorations.

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My dad calls his garage Santa's workshop during December because he's always building gifts.

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