south pole

noun

1

a

often capitalized S&P : the southernmost point of the earth

b

: the zenith of the heavens as viewed from the south terrestrial pole

2

of a magnet : the pole that points toward the south

Examples of south pole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both bases are planned for the same small areas near the south pole because of the near-constant solar power available in this region and the rich source of water that scientists believe could be found in the Moon’s darkest regions nearby. —Martin Elvis, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2024

Startups abound, and Indian scientists and engineers have scored notable successes, such as sending a satellite to Mars and landing a rover on the moon’s south pole. —Rohit Lamba, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2024

On that flight, two astronauts will touch down near the south pole of the Moon aboard a lander transported by SpaceX's giant Starship rocket. —Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 11 Apr. 2024

Scientists have long hunted for a lone north or south pole—an individual particle carrying solely a positive or negative magnetic charge. —Zack Savitsky, Scientific American, 5 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

south pole

noun

1

often capitalized S&P : the southernmost point of the earth : the southern end of the earth's axis

2

: the pole of a magnet that points toward the south