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

Lunar update The far side of the moon, which permanently faces away from Earth, is home to many wonders — including a massive crater near the lunar south pole with deep grooves radiating away from it. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025

China is preparing to launch a pioneering mission to the moon next year to search for definitive evidence of water at the lunar south pole. —Andrew Jones, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2025

In 1983, this jet was the first to fly over both the north and south poles. —Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025

From there, two astronauts will descend to touchdown near the moon's south pole where ice deposits may await discovery. —William Harwood, CBS News, 18 Dec. 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