south pole

noun
UK: /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/
US: /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/

  1. The most southern point on Earth, the bottom of the Earth.

    1. The south pole is very cold.
    2. Scientists study climate change at the south pole because of its unique environment.

  2. The southernmost point of the axis of rotation of a celestial body.

    1. Mars also has a south pole.
    2. Telescopes help scientists to study the south pole of Jupiter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "south pole" in English means: The most southern point on Earth, the bottom of the Earth., The southernmost point of the axis of rotation of a celestial body..

The phonetic transcription of "south pole" is /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/ in British English and /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "south pole": "The south pole is very cold.". More examples on the page.