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

Wall Street expects Nvidia to generate roughly $440 billion in free cash flow over the next six quarters, giving management ample firepower to repurchase shares without sacrificing investments needed to maintain its AI leadership. — Alexa Lomonaco,jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Reacting To Daily Economic Trends Making cash flow decisions based on daily economic trends is like managing your savings by watching your stock portfolio hour by hour. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The immediate test is converting orders into shipments, revenue, and cash flow. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

The cash flow shows how Republicans have been on defense this year, but the party's deep pockets could help insulate its members. — ABC News, 29 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