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

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From cracks near its south pole, the moon blasts towering geysers of water vapor, ice and organic molecules into space, which are tantalizing hints of a hidden ocean that could, in theory, be habitable. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025 The planet has frozen north and south poles, like on Earth. Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025 From there, at least, NASA will have a good view of Chinese astronauts exploring craters for water ice and building an outpost at the south pole. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025 Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for south pole

Word History

First Known Use

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

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The first known use of south pole was in the 14th century

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“South pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/south%20pole. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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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

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