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

Whether from the vantage point of a global bank or an asset manager, the potential is not just about faster settlement but about freeing up collateral, creating liquidity in previously illiquid assets, and generating new sources of revenue. —Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

To strike a balance between opportunity and flexibility, private market allocations might reasonably be capped at around 15%, a threshold consistent with the SEC’s liquidity rule for mutual funds, which limits illiquid holdings to preserve redemption flexibility. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025

Since these fractional interests are illiquid, parents can claim a discount on the taxable value. —Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025

In return for parking a sizeable amount of cash into an illiquid asset, many NFL minority owners get perks such as access to tickets and gameday parking, Super Bowl rings, travel perks and locker room access. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for illiquid

• liquid