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

Earth’s magnetic field is generated in its core, producing a clear north and south pole known as a dipole that roughly aligns with the axis of the planet. —Jonathan O’Callaghan, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024

In the years ahead, NASA's Artemis program aims to establish a lunar settlement on the south pole. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024

The mission, set for 2026, intends to land near the lunar south pole, where astronauts will visit unexplored areas, according to NASA. —Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024

China plans to launch two more Chang’e lunar lander missions to the moon’s south pole in 2026 and 2028 that will carry out resource surveys and create a scientific research station. —Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 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