red suit

Jolly deliverer's attire

A red suit is formal attire in red, but the phrase most often evokes Santa Claus—the archetypal red suit with white fur trim.

In card games, red suit refers to hearts or diamonds: I needed a red suit to complete the flush.

Someone who puts on the red suit takes on the Santa role, literally or figuratively playing gift-giver.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G