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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There has also been an influx of former Bay Area residents moving to Folsom, which organizers say has led to the area becoming more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community. JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025 Influenced by successful postseason runs from Baylor and its no-middle structure, Houston’s high-pressure looks and a huge influx of drop coverage against pick-and-roll plays, man-to-man slowly but surely established a dominant footprint across the sport. Jim Root, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 The nature center shared the groundbreaking, makeshift surgery to their official Instagram account and received an influx of online support, both heartwarming and hilarious. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 Requirements are also growing and changing in response to the large influx of people and ongoing security threats. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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influx

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

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