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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Chief among the concerns are Venice’s already-overcrowded streets, worsened by the constant influx of tourists, and climate change contributing to a sinking city. Aldo Luigi Mancusi, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025 That redistribution comes from a massive influx of new models, body styles and price points either in production or planned by automakers other than Tesla. Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 The special election race saw a massive influx of cash pour into the race from campaign contributions to special interest spending. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 June 2025 The makeup of the neighborhoods themselves have also changed, with gentrification driving an influx of many of the younger, progressive voters who flocked to Mamdani. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 25 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 7 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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