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.

Recent Examples on the Web

My family’s companies were mainly built on cash flow – growing by delivering value, collecting payment and investing back into the business. —Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026

The Republican supermajority is reluctant to stop an unlimited cash flow to an ever-expanding school voucher program that bleeds billions from public schools, despite ample proof of sloppy bookkeeping and zero proof that voucher students’ needs are adequately met. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026

That dives into the business’ cash flow, an already narrow operation. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

The loan was structured on revenue growth rather than earnings or cash flow — a novel arrangement that conventional regulated banks are prohibited from offering because it is deemed too risky. —Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cash flow

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau