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

In its latest corporate outlook, Exxon raised its 2030 targets for earnings and cash flow each by $5 billion. —Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Dec. 2025

Oracle’s cash burn increased in the quarter and its free cash flow reached a negative $10 billion. —Brody Ford, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025

This mix of earnings helped generate almost $13 billion in operating cash flow over the five years ending September 2025. —Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025

While not as dramatic as the drop from earlier this year, these reductions still free up meaningful cash flow for homeowners managing monthly expenses. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025

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