Cash

/kæʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Money in the form of coins or banknotes, as opposed to checks, credit, or other forms.

I prefer to carry cash instead of using my credit card.

The available financial resources or money that can be readily used.

The company needs cash to pay its bills on time.

verb

To exchange a check or similar document for cash.

I need to cash my paycheck at the bank.

To convert a non-cash asset into cash.

He decided to cash his investments to have more liquid assets.

Late Middle English: from Old French 'casse', 'caise', from Latin 'capsa' meaning 'box'.

cash cow

A business or product that generates a steady income.

cash in

To convert something into cash or to benefit from a situation.

cash out

To withdraw funds or redeem investments.

cashier

A person responsible for receiving payments.

cashless

A system where transactions are conducted without physical cash.

cash flow

The total amount of money being transferred in and out of a business.

Dough

I made a lot of dough selling those sneakers.

Bucks

I just earned a few bucks from my part-time job.

Bread

I need to save some bread for vacation.

Moolah

I'm low on moolah this week.

Cheddar

He's making big cheddar with his new job.