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.
Recent Examples on the Web But the docks were overwhelmed by an influx of containers as Americans stuck in quarantine outfitted themselves for the apocalypse, filling their basements with exercise bikes, their bedrooms with office furniture and their kitchens with baking equipment. Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 2 June 2024 The city’s animal shelters are in crisis because of a lack of space and an influx of animals, according to an email to the public from Animal Services sent out near the end of day Friday. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024 But a huge influx of unsupervised young people is stressing local police, businesses and tourists. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 29 May 2024 An influx of information from social media, peers, and financial services can add to the noise. Meagan Andrews, Fortune, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for influx 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influx. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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