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

This portfolio only includes stocks that earn an attractive or very attractive rating, have positive free cash flow (FCF) and economic earnings, and offer a dividend yield greater than 3%. —David Trainer, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025

But Cramer bemoaned Boeing, saying the company has a hard time making its planes, so its cash flow is not ideal. —Julie Coleman, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025

Instead, earnings and free cash flow are considered by the leadership team to be better indications of the company’s fiscal health. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025

If rates decline, refinancing rental properties could improve cash flow, but home price corrections could also impact equity. —Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 11 Apr. 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