plus sign

noun

: a sign + denoting addition or a positive quantity

Examples of plus sign in a Sentence

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As my eyes processed that large blue plus sign, a new version of love and dedication exploded through my chest. Jayme Serbell, Vogue, 15 June 2026 Was tapping on the plus sign next to a picture of quesadillas taking too long? Dave Lozo, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Sign up for the nighttime tour to see the 320-plus signs glow outside. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Yes, Disney loves to standardize its branding by slapping a plus sign on product names. Robert Niles, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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