influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks 

: a coming in

an influx of tourists

Synonyms of influx

• flow
• flood
• inflow

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

Around 200 schools have been converted to shelters in southwestern Yemen to absorb an influx of families, according to the International Rescue Committee, an aid group. — Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Historically, these institutions have better withstood economic downturns, helping ensure a steady influx of new tenants and a stable employment base. — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

In 2026, the reality-TV series was nominated for an Emmy for the first time in 10 years after a spike in popularity attributed to an influx of viral social media clips around the show. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

This influx of diversity triggered a population explosion and a culinary one, too. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin influxus, from Latin influere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for influx

• deluxe
• mamluks
• redux
• woodchucks
• chucks
• crux
• ducks
• dux
• flux
• klux
• lux
• plucks

Kids Definition

influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks 

: a flowing or coming in : inflow