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

In this case, the change is associated with the northern magnetic pole shifting towards Siberia in recent years. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025

The north magnetic pole is located off northern Canada, so getting closer toward the pole will improve chances of seeing the aurora. —Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

This phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, is typically most visible near Earth’s magnetic poles. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025

Both phenomena occur near Earth's magnetic poles, according to the Canadian Space Agency. —Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for magnetic pole

• arteriole
• levamisole
• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole

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