Pronunciation: /slæʃ/

Definitions of slash

noun a mark / used to separate related items in writing or printing

Example Sentences

A1 He used a slash to cut the bread.

A2 The slash on his arm required stitches.

B1 She made a slash in the fabric with scissors.

B2 The slash in the painting was expertly repaired by a conservator.

C1 The sword made a deep slash in the enemy's armor.

C2 The slash of the artist's brush created a striking contrast in the painting.

verb to cut with a sharp implement

Example Sentences

A1 She slash the prices in half for the end of season sale.

A2 He slash through the jungle with a machete to clear a path.

B1 The company decided to slash their advertising budget in order to cut costs.

B2 The chef expertly slash the meat before grilling it to perfection.

C1 The government announced plans to slash funding for public services in the upcoming budget.

C2 The artist used a razor blade to slash intricate designs into the canvas, creating a unique masterpiece.

conjunction used to indicate a choice between alternatives

Example Sentences

A1 I want to buy a new phone slash tablet for my birthday.

A2 I need to finish my homework slash study for my exam tomorrow.

B1 I enjoy going for a run slash walk in the park every morning.

B2 She is a talented singer slash songwriter who has released several albums.

C1 The company is looking to hire a new marketing manager slash social media specialist.

C2 The new software update includes improved security features slash performance enhancements.

Examples of slash in a Sentence

formal The company decided to hire a new marketing manager slash graphic designer.

informal I can't decide whether to get the chicken sandwich slash salad for lunch.

slang I need to slash my expenses if I want to save enough money for vacation.

figurative His words were like a sharp slash to her heart, leaving her feeling hurt and betrayed.

Grammatical Forms of slash

past tense

slashed

plural

slashes

comparative

more slash

superlative

most slash

present tense

slashes

future tense

will slash

perfect tense

have slashed

continuous tense

is slashing

singular

slash

positive degree

slash

infinitive

to slash

gerund

slashing

participle

slashing

Origin and Evolution of slash

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'slash' originated from the Old English word 'slæs' meaning a cut or tear.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slash' evolved to not only refer to a cut or tear but also to a diagonal line (/) used in writing or typography to indicate a break or separation between words or elements.