southern hemisphere
noun
variants
or Southern Hemisphere
: the part of the earth that lies south of the equator
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The show culminated with him showcasing the countries that make up the Americas, starting from the southern hemisphere with Chile to the northern hemisphere with Canada, and ending on Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny's birthplace.
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ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
This year, Shake Shack opened its first ever pop-up shop in the southern hemisphere, which has drawn attention on social media and at the event itself.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency as nearly 4,000 firefighters battled flames fueled by gusting winds and hot weather in the southern hemisphere summer.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Such a smart move on their part, because what better way to entice your pals away from their own winter holidays than planning a destination wedding in the southern hemisphere?
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
This year, Shake Shack opened its first ever pop-up shop in the southern hemisphere, which has drawn attention on social media and at the event itself.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency as nearly 4,000 firefighters battled flames fueled by gusting winds and hot weather in the southern hemisphere summer.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Such a smart move on their part, because what better way to entice your pals away from their own winter holidays than planning a destination wedding in the southern hemisphere?
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for southern hemisphere
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“Southern hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southern%20hemisphere. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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