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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As news of the tragedy spread, the GoFundMe page saw an influx of donations to help his widow and two children, with more than $323,000 donated in just 24 hours. Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025 Having come from Baltimore, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and Southern California, the four members of Talking Heads exemplified this influx of aspiring young migrants who arrived in the city in the 1970s. Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025 One of the powerful boosters of the buzz in the scene is the recent influx of overseas listeners. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 16 June 2025 This influx of graduates has significantly intensified competition at the entry level, prompting employers to consider factors beyond academic qualifications when making hiring decisions. Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 13 June 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 24 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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