plus sign

noun
UK: /plʌs saɪn/
US: /plʌs saɪn/
  1. A symbol (+) indicating addition or a positive value.

    1. The math problem uses a plus sign to add numbers.
    2. In algebra, the plus sign shows that the term is positive and not negative.
  2. Something extra or beneficial.

    1. Being able to work from home is a plus sign for many workers.
    2. The apartment's location near the park was a definite plus sign when we decided to rent it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plus sign" in English means: A symbol (+) indicating addition or a positive value., Something extra or beneficial..

The phonetic transcription of "plus sign" is /plʌs saɪn/ in British English and /plʌs saɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "plus sign": "The math problem uses a plus sign to add numbers.". More examples on the page.