asset that is easily and cheaply turned into cash-notably, cash itself and short-term securities. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary
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liquid asset UK US noun [C]
► ACCOUNTING, FINANCE cash, or an investment or something valuable that can be easily sold: »
She has very few liquid assets as most of her wealth is tied up in stocks and shares.
»Treasury bills are held as liquid assets.
Financial and business terms. 2012.