north pole

noun

1

a

often North Pole : the northernmost point of the earth

broadly : the corresponding point of a celestial body (such as a planet)

b

: the zenith of the heavens as viewed from the north terrestrial pole

2

of a magnet : the pole that points toward the north when the magnet is freely suspended

Examples of north pole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For decades, scientists have been aware of a massive, strange six-sided formation on Saturn's north pole. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Previous research suggested Saturn's hexagon results from an eastward jet within its atmosphere flowing in a curving path near the ringed planet's north pole. — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026

In the 1980s, astronomers detected an hexagonal wave—a six-sided shape—over the planet’s north pole. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

There’s always a rapid hurricane, shifting only slightly in position, directly above Saturn’s north pole. — Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for north pole

• bankroll
• bedroll
• borehole
• cajole
• catchpole
• charcoal
• condole
• control
• dipole
• downhole
• enroll
• extol

Kids Definition

north pole

noun

1

a

often capitalized N&P : the northernmost point of the earth : the northern end of the earth's axis

b

: the point in the sky directly overhead at the north pole

2

: the pole of a magnet that points toward the north