cash

¹

[ kash ]

noun

1. money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that issued by a government.
2. money or an equivalent, as a check, paid at the time of making a purchase.

verb (used with object)

1. to give or obtain cash for (a check, money order, etc.).
2. Cards.
   1. to win (a trick) by leading an assured winner.
   2. to lead (an assured winner) in order to win a trick:

      He cashed his ace and led the queen.

verb phrase

1. 1. to turn in and get cash for (one's chips), as in a gambling casino.
   2. to end or withdraw from a business agreement; convert one's assets into cash.
   3. Slang. to die:

      After her parents cashed in, she lived with her grandmother.

2. to profit from; use to one's advantage:

   swindlers who cash in on the credulity of the public.

cash

²

[ kash ]

noun

, plural cash.

1. any of several low-denomination coins of China, India, and the East Indies, especially a Chinese copper coin.

Cash

³

[ kash ]

noun

1. John Johnny, 1932–2003, U.S. country-and-western singer, musician, and composer.

cash

¹

/ kæʃ /

noun

1. banknotes and coins, esp in hand or readily available; money or ready money
2. immediate payment, in full or part, for goods or services (esp in the phrase cash down )
3. modifier of, for, or paid by cash

   a cash transaction

4. the cash
   a checkout counter

verb

1. tr to obtain or pay ready money for

   to cash a cheque

cash

²

/ kæʃ /

noun

1. any of various Chinese, Indonesian, or Indian coins of low value

Cash

³

/ kæʃ /

noun

1. CashJohnny19322003MUSMUSIC: country singerMUSIC: guitaristMUSIC: songwriter Johnny. 1932–2003, US country-and-western singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His recordings include the hits "I Walk the Line" (1956), "Ring of Fire" (1963), "A Boy named Sue" (1969), and the American Recordings series of albums (1994–2003)

Derived Forms

• ˈcashable, adjective

Other Words From

• casha·ble adjective
• casha·bili·ty noun
• casha·ble·ness noun
• un·cashed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cash¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Middle French casse, from Old Italian cassa, from Latin capsa “(cylindrical) case (for books)”; cashier ¹

Origin of cash²

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Portuguese caixa, from Tamil kācu the name of a copper coin, from Sanskrit karṣa a weight (of precious metal)

Word History and Origins

Origin of cash¹

C16: from Old Italian cassa money box, from Latin capsa case ²

Origin of cash²

C16: from Portuguese caixa, from Tamil kāsu, from Sanskrit karsa weight of gold or silver

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. cash in one's chips, Slang. to die.

More idioms and phrases containing cash

• cold cash

Example Sentences

Applicants need to have a certain amount of cash savings — or what Canada calls “settlement funds” — to apply for Express Entry.

From Salon

Physical cash not only influences how much we spend but also fosters a profound sense of psychological ownership that digital payments cannot replicate, according to research from the University of Surrey.

From Science Daily

However, Givepact’s donation platform simplifies the process by seamlessly converting over 30 cryptocurrencies into cash for any U.S.

From Salon

At Disneyland Resort, that will mean a cash infusion of at least $1.9 billion into an expanded footprint with additional attractions, shopping, dining and entertainment options.

From Los Angeles Times

When federal legislators eased tribal land restrictions in 1959, allowing for 99-year leases, the city and tribal land owners had an opportunity to address health concerns in the area — and cash in on the land.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• buck
• currency
• investment
• note
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