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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An influx of foreign stars enabled the San Diego Sockers to play a dazzling brand of indoor soccer that attracted best-in-class crowds to the Sports Arena in the 1980s and early 1990s. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 But Belinda’s new influx of cash immediately transforms her. Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025 International students injected $43.8 billion into the U.S. last year, a key economic influx that has rebounded from a major downturn during the pandemic. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025 That influx pushed Rosé’s tune down from No. 6 to No. 14. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 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 14 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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