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cash cow

cash cow
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kash kou]
    • /kæʃ kaʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kash kou]
    • /kæʃ kaʊ/

Definitions of cash cow words

  • countable noun cash cow In business, a cash cow is a product or investment that steadily continues to be profitable. 3
  • noun cash cow a product, acquisition, etc, that produces a steady flow of cash, esp one with a well-known brand name commanding a high market share 3
  • noun cash cow a profitable asset or resource, as a subsidiary company, producing excess funds that are used to finance investment in other areas, support unprofitable ventures, etc. 3
  • noun cash cow any business venture, operation, or product that is a dependable source of income or profit. 1
  • noun cash cow sth lucrative 1
  • noun cash cow (Idiomatic) (business) A product, service, or enterprise that generates ongoing, high net free cash flows. 0

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Parts of speech for Cash cow

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cash cow popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cash cow usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cash cow

noun cash cow

  • angel — Angels are spiritual beings that some people believe are God's servants in heaven.
  • backer — A backer is someone who helps or supports a project, organization, or person, often by giving or lending money.
  • meal ticketCarl Owen ("King Carl"; "The Meal Ticket") 1903–88, U.S. baseball pitcher.
  • patron — (in Mexico and the southwestern U.S.) a boss; employer.
  • moneymaker — a person engaged in or successful at acquiring much money.

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