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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Asked about the Glendale Police Department’s preparation for Kirk’s memorial, spokesperson Officer Moroni Mendez noted the city has hosted many large events in recent years, giving it the experience needed to deal with an influx of visitors. Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025 Prestigious universities may see an influx of highly qualified applicants as regional institutions and private liberal arts colleges struggle to fill seats, as families aim for a greater return on investment, and as competitive students try to take advantage of the smaller applicant pools. Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 South Florida has less space to build and greater demand for housing, due to the influx of out-of-staters, than the rest of the country. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 The city has also experienced a notable influx of influencers in the last few years. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2025.

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influx

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

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