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.
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Leveraging financial tools and expert advisors can provide the insights needed to optimize pricing, control expenses, and maximize cash flow. Melissa Houston, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Will Shu, Deliveroo’s founder and CEO, said the company’s first full-year profit and positive free cash flows indicate that its strategy is working. Sawdah Bhaimiya,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025 For people with no or limited credit history, or those who are worried about dinging their credit score, BNPL loans can be a convenient way to free up cash flow, deHaan says. Andee Tagle, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025 In 2024, cash flow for investments grew to 48.9 million euros, mainly due to Safilo’s investment to acquire the perpetual license for Eyewear by David Beckham — a figure that was not disclosed. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cash flow

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cash flow was in 1954

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“Cash flow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20flow. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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