North Pole

noun

1. Geography.,  the end of the earth's axis of rotation, marking the northernmost point on the earth.

2. Astronomy.,  the point at which the extended axis of the earth cuts the northern half of the celestial sphere, about 1° from the North Star; the north celestial pole.

3. (lowercase),  the pole of a magnet that seeks the earth's north magnetic pole.

4. (lowercase),  magnetic pole1

North Pole

noun

1. the northernmost point on the earth's axis, at a latitude of 90°N

2. Also called: north celestial pole. astronomy the point of intersection of the earth's extended axis and the northern half of the celestial sphere, lying about 1° from Polaris

3. (usually not capitals) the pole of a freely suspended magnet, which is attracted to the earth's magnetic North Pole

North Pole

1. The northern end of the Earth's axis of rotation, located at 90° north latitude at a point in the Arctic Ocean.

2. See more at axis

North Pole

1. The northern end, or pole, of the Earth's axis (see also axis) (See Arctic and Arctic Ocean.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of North Pole¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

A decade later, at 69, he joined a two-week expedition to the North Pole, traveling by airplane, skis and dog sleds.

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The plot tells of three of Santa's helpers working in a new "hi-tech set up" at the North Pole.

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“It must be the smell of Switzerland, coming from Lordawoo’s study,” Alexander concluded, for he knew his geography from the North Pole all the way to the South.

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“They might decide to live anywhere. The North Pole, for instance; explorers seem drawn to it for some reason. Or even Canada.”

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One site near the North Pole remains ice-covered throughout the year.

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