“Polar” or “Poler” or “Poller”—Which to use?

“Polar” or “Poler” or “Poller”

Overview

polar / poler / poller are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

polar: (adjective) having a pair of equal and opposite charges. (adjective) located at or near or coming from the earth's poles. (adjective) of or existing at or near a geographical pole or within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles.

poler: NA

poller: NA

Pronunciation

polar: p·OW·l·er

poler: NA

poller: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “polar”

Polar amplification
…the developers replaced the large polar bear on the Klondike tile…
…clouds form mostly near the polar regions, because the mesosphere is…
…season of the year in polar and temperate zones
Istanbul Technical University Polar Research Center (ITU PolReC) was…
2008: "Beyond Polar Bears.
…on anatomical observations; and the polar ice core sulfate concentration method,…
Honorary polar explorer L. M. Sverdlov dedicated…
ITU PolReC is the first polar research center in Turkey.
…staff of the Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, from

Examples of “poler”

Examples of “poller”

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