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

That’s in addition to drawing on cash flows and issuing new equity. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Start by building a comprehensive plan that addresses taxes, diversification and cash flow. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Gòkè-Paríolá said NCC has invested millions of dollars to get these programs up and running, noting that the first couple of years often see negative cash flow due to uncertainty surrounding enrollment numbers and attrition rates. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Full-year guide for revenue growth, operating income, and cash flow all move higher. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 July 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