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

The auroras are best seen around the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres in places like Europe, Asia and North America. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024

When this happens, the aurora forms two ovals in correlation with Earth's magnetic poles. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 16 May 2024

In other words, the magnetic pole is buried inside the planet, somewhere between the cap and the equator. —Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024

The peak of activity – the solar maximum – occurs when the sun's north and south magnetic poles flip. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 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