Noun (1)
went to the ATM to get more cashVerb
The store wouldn't cash the check.
He cashed his paycheck at the bank.
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Noun
In the next few years, expect to see even more people quietly stacking cash from their living rooms, offering hyper-specific products and services and never worrying about beating the algorithm.—King Holder, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025 Why that spot is so coveted is obvious: both finalists need the cash.—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Adjective
All cash and non-cash tips received by an employee are considered income and are therefore currently subject to federal income tax, as well as Social Security and Medicare taxes.—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025 However, later studies have found this effect between cards or mobile payment and cash becoming weaker with time, suggesting that this may be because consumers have become more used to non-cash payment methods.—Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Panthers were outshot 33-20 but cashed two power-play goals and were in command most of the night.—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025 The checks were intercepted and fraudulently cashed.—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cash
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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