Can the word "slash" (/) be used in writing? [duplicate]

I wasn't entirely sure how to word this question, so allow me to explain.

Often I come across writers using the word "period" to indicate adamance and finality, especially when in the first-person narrative. For example (from the top of my head, not sourced):

Cathy wasn't going to let him get the better of her. Period.

Or perhaps:

"I'm not eating that. Period."

I was wondering, has "slash" ever been used in a similar way, to indicate "/"? I understand that the word "period" and the punctuation mark "." are not synonymous in these examples, or ever are when being used, but the question still stands.

This is what I was hoping to write:

...and Aline, apprentice slash roommate with a..."

Or would it be better just to display it regularly?:

...and Aline, apprentice/roommate with a..."

I'd like to also add that this is purely for stylistic reasons.

Solution 1:

Outside of scientific, governmental, and mathematical applications, the only way in which you would do what you suggest is in dialogue:

Joey said, "I realize that Aline is your apprentice slash roommate, but isn't she also your lover slash confidant?"

In narrative, don't get too cute. Just use and:

Aline, apprentice and roommate with a desire for even more, ...

Also, stay away from using a / when or or versus would work better:

My Aline/Joey roommate choice is a serious conundrum.