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

The funding will support construction, raw material purchases, inventory and working capital as the company moves beyond research and development. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Operators should go beyond asking how to fulfill orders more cheaply; instead, ask how operational decisions accelerate market expansion, improve customer experience, reduce working capital requirements and create flexibility as new channels emerge. — Tom Wicky, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

For veterinary practice owners who want flexible access to working capital for ongoing expenses, unexpected costs or growth opportunities, Bluevine offers a revolving business line of credit of up to $250,000. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 19 Oct. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for working capital

• capitol
• noncapital

Legal Definition

working capital

see also:

capital