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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Consumers are beginning to overlook platforms whose verification systems are easily evaded by bots and bad actors or are pivoting to different platforms entirely, as seen with the influx of X users to Bluesky in recent weeks. Rodger Desai, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 In March alone, brands including Penhaligon’s, Gucci and Loro Piana are hosting public-facing exhibitions around Shanghai Fashion Week to capture the influx of local and international attention. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025 Current tariffs and other restrictions are likely to prevent any future influx of imports. Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025 The majority of the cash influx instead went on the final costs of extending the Anfield Road End and meeting those significant transfer payments. Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 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 2 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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