illiquid

adjective

il·​liq·​uid (ˌ)i(l)-ˈlik-wəd 

1

: not being cash or readily convertible into cash

illiquid holdings

2

: deficient in liquid assets

an illiquid bank

illiquidity

(ˌ)i(l)-ˌli-ˈkwi-də-tē 

noun

Examples of illiquid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result, asset managers must manage the percentage of illiquid assets relative to liquid assets to have sufficient liquid resources available to support ongoing operations, investor distributions and other portfolio adjustments as needed. — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

That raises significant questions about the wisdom of putting significant pension dollars into an illiquid investment with nearly 60 years left to run. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Their investment materials include the typical warnings, that positions can be illiquid, speculative and difficult to value. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 2 July 2026

The filing describes the investment as illiquid and suitable only for people who can leave their money untouched for a long time. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for illiquid

• liquid