south pole

noun

1

a

usually South Pole : 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

Here's what to know about Saturn, as well as the mysterious 10-sided pattern discovered over its south pole. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

The 10-sided phenomenon appears to have formed over the planet’s south pole recently, but no one is quite sure why. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn’s south pole. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Both the United States and China are racing to build settlements on the moon’s south pole. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for south pole

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

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