influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
: a coming in
an influx of tourists

Examples of influx in a Sentence

The city is preparing for a large influx of tourists this summer. The company has had a sudden influx of capital.
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Still, Rotem said the company is anticipating an influx in interest for secondhand shopping. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 The state has seen an influx of new residents, more than 408,000 between 2013 and 2023, which placed the state at 6th, according to the report. Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025 The predominantly Christian island is expected to experience an influx of visitors during Holy Week. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025 An agreement between Washington and Tehran would allow Iraq to resume energy purchases from and through Iran; an influx of cash into Iran would also boost bilateral trade between Iraq and its neighbor, its largest trading partner. Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for influx

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin influxus, from Latin influere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of influx was in 1626

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“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influx. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

influx

noun
in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
: a flowing or coming in : inflow

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