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

Anything that compresses those two changes cash flow far more than another domestic instant-payment scheme. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The Athletic reported that Everton were mindful during the window both of the need to retain steady cash flow and maintain a strong SCR position. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Some business owners have complained that the new capital requirement, which surged sixfold, significantly reduced their cash flow, rendering their business unsustainable. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Higher interest rates lead to higher discount rates applied to future earnings and cash flows, resulting in lower P/Es. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Sep. 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