influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
Synonyms of influxnext
: 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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The Housing Trust Fund received a temporary influx of cash in 2021 with federal COVID dollars and in 2022 when voters approved a $50 million bond for the program. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 But with an influx of celebrity sightings in recent months, the men’s ballet flat has crossed over into more mainstream culture. Jack Stanley, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026 Eight of the top 10 states seeing an influx of newcomers are in the South (plus Nevada and Arizona), according to Retirement Living. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026 The influx of sugar from Caribbean plantations into Europe and North America introduced sweet-and-sour pickling variations, while the triangular trade ensured that pickling traditions from Europe were carried to the New World. Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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