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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The company may lack the human resources to manage the influx, leading to widespread frustration and negative brand perception. Liam Dunne, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 The influx of solar farms is causing a stir in Kingsville. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025 In the meantime, the industry ministry is investigating potential damage to its steel sector from the influx of Chinese steel, which made up nearly half of South Korea's imports of the alloy last year. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 How to play the radio on your smart speaker The influx of technology has also provided us with many different ways to consume audio throughout our day. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 13 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 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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