Oxford Dictionary English forward slash nounnoun BrE BrE//ˈfɔːwəd slæʃ// ; NAmE NAmE//ˈfɔːrwərd slæʃ// Using a computer Add to my wordlistjump to other results the symbol (/) used in computer commands and in Internet addresses to separate the different parts compare backslash See related entries: Using a computerSee forward slash in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: forward slash oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com