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

Investors' reactions reflected market jitters surrounding the companies' AI buildouts, which have pushed both businesses into negative free cash flow territory. — Ari Levy, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

Amazon’s $200 billion in third-quarter revenues were not enough to reassure investors, who have grown wary of the AI trade as surging debt and financing costs outpace revenues and push firms into negative cash flows. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Google just posted two quarters of negative free cash flow for the first time on record as AI spending accelerates while revenue isn’t growing as fast as expected. — Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Understanding customer demand and retention, managing cash flow and making strategic investment decisions can help creators protect their vision while building a lasting business. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 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