cash cow

== English == === Etymology === An allusion to the dairy cow, who once acquired (and having given birth) may be milked on an ongoing basis. === Pronunciation === === Noun === cash cow (plural cash cows) (business) A product, service, or enterprise that generates ongoing, high net free cash flows. Coordinate terms: star, dog (by extension) Someone or something which is a dependable source of appreciable amounts of money. Synonyms: moneymaker, money-spinner, golden goose, milch cow ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === cash cow on Wikipedia.Wikipedia