working capital

noun

: capital actively turned over in or available for use in the course of business activity:

a

: the excess of current assets over current liabilities

b

: all capital of a business except that invested in capital assets

Examples of working capital in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How much working capital is required to support the next $1 million in revenue? — Loran Armstrong, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The cash generation is driven by negative working capital dynamics, recurring utility billings, and minimal asset obsolescence. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, the club’s short-term assets total just €529m, making for negative working capital of €376m, a €110m worsening on a year earlier. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The pandemic-era program offered low-interest loans to businesses suffering economic disruptions, with funds generally restricted to working capital and other eligible business expenses. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for working capital

• capitol
• noncapital

Legal Definition

working capital

see also:

capital