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

These boots have to hold up to the harsh environmental conditions unique to the lunar south pole. —Jesse Rhoades, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2025

The Griffin lander will touch down on Mons Mouton near the western rim of Nobile crater close to the lunar south pole. —Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025

Trump claims that the border between the United States and Canada is an artificial line, but much of the border is along a parallel of latitude, which is a natural or obvious, geometric feature, anchored by the north and south poles. —Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025

The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter captured new images of small, dark features that resemble spiders scuttling across the Martian region known as Inca City near the Red Planet's south pole. —Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025

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