English · Work & Business
cash
/kæʃ/
[/kæʃ/]
physical money
Beginnernoun
Definition
Money in the form of coins and notes rather than cards or cheques.
Example
Can I pay in cash?
Can I pay in cash?
Etymology
From Old French 'casse' (money box), from Latin 'capsa' (box).
How & Where It’s Used
Used daily when choosing how to pay; contrasts with card payment.