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

Banks will look at factors such as revenue, cash flow, creditworthiness, collateral and business history when determining loan amounts, repayment terms and interest rates. — Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

But the Huskies haven’t generated net revenue since the 2023 fiscal year and, according to the Seattle Times, are projected to have a $16 million cash flow deficit in fiscal 2027. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Alphabet’s spending has pushed free cash flow into negative territory for the first time since its IPO. — Amit Joshi, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

The Google parent posted negative free cash flow for the first time since going public in 2004. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Aug. 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