inflow

noun

in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
: a flowing in
the inflow of air
an inflow of funds

Examples of inflow in a Sentence

The campaign has seen a massive inflow of funds in recent months. The vents provide improved inflow of air.
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Since the market recovered all of its April losses, those daily inflows have fallen by more than half, to roughly $1.4 billion, despite the rally. Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 2 June 2025 The Catawba River inflow can be a good fishing spot. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025 These capital inflows show trade dollars often circle back, fueling businesses, infrastructure, and government funding. Holly Jean Soto, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025 That’s the largest daily inflow into stocks from retail investors on record since data collection began in 2015. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for inflow

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inflow was in 1839

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“Inflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflow. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

inflow

noun
in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
1
: the act of flowing in
2
: something that flows in

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