plus one

== English == === Alternative forms === +1, plus-one === Etymology === From guest lists reading “John Doe + 1” meaning “John Doe plus one (unspecified) guest”. Later generalized to invitations, particularly as an alternative to explicitly inviting both members of a couple: the invitee is welcome to bring a guest, be it a spouse, companion, date, friend, etc. === Noun === plus one (plural plus ones) A friend or partner whom one brings along to an event; a guest of a guest. ==== Usage notes ==== There is no commonly accepted term for a person who brings a plus one. Generally a phrase is used instead, as in “if you are bringing a plus one”, or “the person whom you are accompanying”; people who are directly invited (not plus ones) can be referred to as invitees. ==== Synonyms ==== companion, guest ==== Translations ====