Noun (1)
went to the ATM to get more cashVerb
The store wouldn't cash the check.
He cashed his paycheck at the bank.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The Miami Marlins on Thursday acquired right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations.—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 Developed by accounting specialist Jack Ciesielski, COROA measures the cash companies generate for each dollar still invested in the business.—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Adjective
Total revenues and gifts were $230 million in fiscal 2023, down from $288 million last year, largely owing to fewer donations of cash and non-cash assets, offset by higher investment returns.—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2023 London, 38, who dated the late rapper from 2013 up until his death, will be awarded 50% of cash and non-cash assets on behalf of Kross.—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
Verb
Not every spotlight was meant to be shared, and maybe out of artistic necessity (or band friction or simply a desire to cash more checks), some artists must break away from their day gigs and have a solo turn in front of the mic.—Evan Sawdey, EW.com, 30 May 2024 East won and returned a heart, and Cy took the ace and cashed his jack of diamonds.—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cash
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
modification of Middle French or Old Italian; Middle French casse money box, from Old Italian cassa, from Latin capsa chest — more at case
Noun (2)
Portuguese caixa, from Tamil kācu, a small copper coin, from Sanskrit karṣa, a weight of gold or silver
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