# forward slash

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩

## Etymology
A retronym coined to distinguish the slash from the backslash, particularly in computing contexts.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/forward-slash