plus sign

noun

: a sign + denoting addition or a positive quantity

Examples of plus sign in a Sentence

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The Plus by Vestre Set deep in the Norwegian forest, The Plus is one of the most environmentally innovative factories in the world, a furniture maker built in the shape of a massive plus sign, with meaningful sustainable design touches throughout. Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 In the toolbar, click the plus sign under Volume. Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025 The monikers will not carry a plus sign or any other designation that suggest the product differs from what’s on TV, and that’s by design. Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025 Gmail: Add a plus sign (+) and a keyword to your regular address when signing up (e.g., yourname+shopping@gmail.com). Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plus sign

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plus sign was in 1820

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“Plus sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plus%20sign. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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plus sign

noun
: a sign + used especially in mathematics to indicate addition (as in 8 + 6 = 14) or a positive quantity (as in +10°)

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