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
Now, analysts tell me that a month-and-a-half of conflict in the Middle East has damaged its reputation as a place to invest and could see some backers look to put cash elsewhere in the world.—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026 The series chronicles the exploits of Kuashal Niroula and Danny Garcia as they are roped into an impressive group of eccentric, like-minded con artists to form the ‘gay grifters’ swindling a bevy of unsuspecting victims out of millions in cash and property over a decade plus.—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Inflated charitable deduction schemes Some tax schemes encourage taxpayers to claim inflated deductions for non-cash donations, such as artwork, property or conservation easements.—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 One source with knowledge of the club’s dealings, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, offered that Chelsea’s huge loss last season was, like Barcelona’s before them, driven by significant non-cash, accounting entries.—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Coach Quinn Snyder deserves credit for not letting the team cash it in when things looked bleak.—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 In 2007, Morganroth — then known by her birth name April McClellan — was charged with cashing a $5,000 welfare check in Arizona meant for her brother, according to court documents.—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026 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