plus sign
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of plus sign
First recorded in 1645–55
Example Sentences
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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.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025
There is some overlap between the groups; intersex people are included in the plus sign in LGBTQ+, and some intersex people also identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer.
From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023
In the Notes app, tap the plus sign icon to create a new Note and then touch the camera icon and choose “Scan Documents.”
From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2022
Go to Profiles and tap the plus sign to create a new profile.
From The Verge • Aug. 24, 2022
"Learn to make a plus sign so that both the vertical and horizontal strokes are the same thickness. That is your second lesson. You can practice as soon as you buy your materials."
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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