Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

secret-santa

Noun
/ˈsiːkrɪt ˈsæn.tə/
Definition
A holiday tradition where participants anonymously give gifts to one another, often within a group.
Examples
  • Last Christmas, we organized a Secret Santa at work, and it was a lot of fun!
  • She received a lovely scarf from her Secret Santa.
  • They always have a Secret Santa exchange at their family gatherings.
Meaning
The ‘Secret Santa’ involves drawing names to determine who will be the recipient of a gift, keeping the giver’s identity hidden until the gift is revealed.
Synonyms
  • Anonymous gifting
  • Gift exchange
  • Secret gift-giving