What is another word for ampersand?
Pronunciation: [ˈampəsˌand] (IPA) 
The word "ampersand" is commonly used to refer to the symbol "&" that is often used in place of the word "and". However, there are several synonyms for this symbol that can be used depending on the context and personal preference. Some people refer to the symbol as the "epershand" or the "and symbol". Others might call it the "plus sign" or the "intersection". In programming and coding, the symbol might be referred to as the "amp sign" or the "reference operator". Other synonyms include the "et symbol" and the "tironian sign". Regardless of what it is called, the "&" symbol plays an important role in communication and design.
