Noun (1)
went to the ATM to get more cashVerb
The store wouldn't cash the check.
He cashed his paycheck at the bank.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
When targeted, cash aid is easier and costs less to operate than other welfare programs.—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024 For more information or a cash offer on your property, call 816.286.4204 or visit them online.—Kc Property Group, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2024
Adjective
Total revenues and gifts were $230 million in fiscal 2023, down from $288 million last year, largely owing to fewer donations of cash and non-cash assets, offset by higher investment returns.—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2023 London, 38, who dated the late rapper from 2013 up until his death, will be awarded 50% of cash and non-cash assets on behalf of Kross.—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
Verb
In 2012, Rupert Murdoch’s media empire apologized and agreed to cash payouts to 37 people who’d been harassed and phone-hacked by its tabloid press.—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 Policymakers and community advocates criticized the industry for closing so many branches after the financial crisis, particularly branches located in low income neighborhoods where financial services were often limited to check cashing stores, pawn shops and payday lending storefronts.—Richard Eisenberg, Fortune, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cash
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
modification of Middle French or Old Italian; Middle French casse money box, from Old Italian cassa, from Latin capsa chest — more at case
Noun (2)
Portuguese caixa, from Tamil kācu, a small copper coin, from Sanskrit karṣa, a weight of gold or silver
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