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

Adobe reported double-digit subscription revenue growth, non-GAAP operating margins above 46%, and nearly $10 billion in operating cash flow over the past year. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025

This analyst doesn’t recognize that Boeing’s positive free cash flow is what really matters. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025

But at some point in the near future, data-center spending will likely outpace even these enormous cash flows, reducing Big Tech’s liquidity and worrying investors. —Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025

Henry credits it with driving recent improvements in BHP’s cost base and free cash flow. —Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025

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