magnetic pole

noun

1

: either of two small regions which are located respectively in the polar areas of the northern and southern hemispheres and toward which a compass needle points from any direction throughout adjacent regions

also : either of two comparable regions on a celestial body

2

: either of the poles of a magnet

Examples of magnetic pole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moving the poles There are two types of poles on Earth: the geographic and magnetic poles. —Devika Rao, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024

Geomagnetic activity When the geomagnetic field is active, the aurora will be brighter, stronger and further from the magnetic poles, according to the SWPC. —Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2024

The auroras are best seen around the magnetic poles of the Northern and Southern hemispheres in Europe, Asia and North America. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024

At the peak of the solar cycle, the sun’s magnetic poles flip, causing the sun to transition from calm to active. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

magnetic pole

noun

1

: either of two small regions of the earth which are located near the North and South Poles and toward which a compass needle points

2

: either of the poles of a magnet