cash flow

noun

1
: a measure of an organization's liquidity that usually consists of net income after taxes plus noncash charges against income
2
: a flow of cash
especially : one that provides solvency

Examples of cash flow in a Sentence

We were able to maintain a steady cash flow. The company is looking at new ways to generate cash flow.
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Similarly, professionals feeling financial anxiety may delay saving for retirement, focusing only on immediate cash flow needs. Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 There’s the library, which is just cash flows around pre-existing movies. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 Promisingly, Arsenal’s day-to-day operating cash flow has ballooned recently, increasing the likelihood the first team can remain competitive even if KSE chooses to slow its own input. Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025 Charlotte's Web Holdings Inc. remains focused on reducing negative cash flows from operations and exploring opportunities for long-term growth through strategic partnerships and product innovation. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cash flow

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cash flow was in 1954

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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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