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

But uncertainty persists about the future cash flows from investments in such fast-moving technologies. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

As part of this plan, SCUSD agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sacramento City Teachers Association, which provides approximately $98 million in cash flow support over three years. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Gordon provided a detailed account of that support, which included holding regular meetings with district leaders, helping officials review budgets, monitoring cash flow and developing fiscal recovery plans over the past year. — Chaewon Chung august 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Despite deteriorating hyperscaler cash flows, some Wall Street analysts aren't sounding the alarm just yet. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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