liquidity

American  

[li-kwid-i-tee] / lɪˈkwɪd ɪ ti /

noun

1. a liquid state or quality.

2. the ability or ease with which assets can be converted into cash.

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liquidity British  

/ lɪˈkwɪdɪtɪ /

noun

1. the possession of sufficient liquid assets to discharge current liabilities

2. the state or quality of being liquid

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liquidity Cultural  

1. The condition of having enough money on hand to meet financial obligations without having to sell fixed assets, such as machinery or equipment.

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Etymology

Origin of liquidity

From the Latin word liquiditās, dating back to 1610–20. See liquid, -ity

Example Sentences

An important macroeconomic factor for crypto traders, like investors in the stock market, has been the question of whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December, easing lending conditions and boosting liquidity.

From Barron's

While buying stakes from existing startup investors seeking liquidity is well established in the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal

London, the global trading hub for physical silver, typically holds hundreds of millions of ounces in vaults to ensure liquidity.

From The Wall Street Journal

The end of so-called quantitative tightening will leave more liquidity in the banking system and financial markets.

From Barron's

An important macroeconomic factor for crypto traders, like investors in the stock market, has been the question of whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December—easing lending conditions and boosting liquidity.

From Barron's