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Definition of flashforward

flashforward

/ˈflæʃˌfɔːr.wɚd/
flash · for · ward
Plural:flashforwards
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Past Simple:flashforwarded
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Past Participle:flashforwarded
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Present Participle:flashforwarding
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flashforward Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scene in a film, novel, or other narrative that temporarily jumps ahead in time from the current point in the story to depict future events.

Example

"The season finale used a surprising flashforward to show where the main characters would be ten years later."

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• verb

1

To transition or shift ahead to a future point in time within a narrative or sequence of events.

Example

"Halfway through the play, the story flashforwards to the protagonist's retirement."

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• Rhymes for flashforward

• Nearby Words

flashcard
flasher
flashflood
flashforward
flashgun
flashily
flashiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a compound of 'flash' and 'forward', modeled directly on the earlier cinematic and literary term 'flashback'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flashforward. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flashforward
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