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

The analyst expects Netflix to deliver a 2025 to 2028 compound annual growth rate of more than 12% for forex-neutral revenue, 21% for operating income, 24% for GAAP earnings per share, and 22% for free cash flow. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026

In particular, discussions about finances, earnings, cash flow and possessions will go well. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026

These features allow owners to see where money is being spent and keep a closer eye on cash flow. —Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026

That makes pre-FRA Roth withdrawals a cleaner source of supplemental cash flow for early claimers who are still working. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 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