➕ Addition symbol ➕ Add button

plus sign

2.2

A small + symbol in apps used to add or create a new item

noun

: signo más

The plus sign is commonly used in many applications.

Examples

In the app, tap the plus sign at the bottom to create a new note.
The designer chose a green plus sign icon to clearly indicate the add action.
When managing contacts, press the plus sign next to a group to add a member.
Click the plus sign to add a new contact.
To add a new item, click the plus sign (+) in the toolbar.
In the software application, the plus sign (+) allows users to create a new project.
Tap the plus sign (+) to add a contact to your address book.

Synonyms

plus

vsplus sign

Specialized

18 1.0

The + sign shows adding two or more numbers

is used as an interface button to add or create items

Surface Forms

plus sign singular

plus signs plural

Morphology

plus + sign

The meaning 'the "+" symbol used to add or create' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'plus' (the + operator) with 'sign' (a symbol). This straightforward noun-noun compound follows normal English naming for symbols and is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

Plus sign is used in apps because the familiar math mark tells people to 'add' things, so designers use the plus symbol as a button to create or add a new item. That's why tapping the plus sign usually means 'add' or 'make something new'.