cash flow

noun

Synonyms of cash flownext
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.
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Analysts believe Caesars' substantial free cash flow could stabilize Fertitta's existing, restaurant-heavy conglomerate, which faces a challenging operating environment. Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Due largely to the jump in Max output and deliveries, Ortberg predicts that Boeing’s heading to $10 billion in free cash flow. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026 Based on these LTAs, Arcuri expects Micron’s EPS to remain easily above $100 over 2027-2029 and expects the company to deliver $400 billion in free cash flow over this period. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 31 May 2026 Shamrock is hardly the only investment vehicle in the media and banking eco-system focused on acquiring high-wattage and evergreen movie and TV libraries and reliably turn out a steady cash flow. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cash flow

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cash flow was in 1954

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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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