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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Over the past few years, the region has seen a huge influx of new residents and visitors, bringing with them an ever-increasing demand for premium services. Angela Lei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 In recent years, Maine, my home state, has seen an influx of Amish folk from other states. Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024 Syria’s neighbors and European countries, which saw a destabilizing influx of refugees during the peak of Syria’s civil war about a decade ago, will also be looking for U.S. leadership to help ensure that any new spasms of violence do not produce new waves of migrants. Michael Crowley, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024 The big picture: The larger Avenue of the Arts area has seen an influx of new developments in recent years, including hotels, apartments, condos and restaurants. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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