C++

noun

ˈsē-ˈpləs-ˈpləs 

: a flexible, general-purpose computer programming language that is derived from C (see c entry 1 sense 8) but that includes some features not found in C (such as capabilities for object-oriented programming) and that is used for writing large or complex programs that would be difficult to write in C

Examples of C++ in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The malware stands out because its developers wrote it in native C++. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

The discovery of dangling memory pointers in C++ code is hardly unusual, especially when the code is extremely complex and dynamic. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The courses within the Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle are taught by Joseph Delgadillo, who teaches you different programming languages in a few hours, like C++, Python, and Java. — New Atlas, 14 May 2026

But the open secret is that, much as theoretical physicists cannot change a tire to save their lives, most AI researchers can’t so much as write a single line of C++. — Sheon Han, Wired News, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above