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

From a cap perspective, bonus money is spread across the lifetime of a contract, even if the money is forked over at once, allowing Jones to outspend his competition in part thanks to the Cowboys’ league-leading cash flow. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025

The ratio of Salesforce’s enterprise value to its free cash flow has reached a 10-year low because of fears of disruption from AI, according to analysts at Jefferies, who have a buy rating on the stock. —Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025

The company plans to fund quarterly dividends with cash flow from operations and/or cash on hand. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025

Tuesday’s ruling ensures that this cash flow continues. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 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