inflow

noun

in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
: a flowing in
the inflow of air
an inflow of funds

Examples of inflow in a Sentence

The campaign has seen a massive inflow of funds in recent months. The vents provide improved inflow of air.
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Prolonged dry conditions, reduced rainfall, and declining inflows to dams, compounded by mismanagement and political disputes over water, have sparked public concern and, in some areas, protests. MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025 Assets in the category have ballooned to more than $30 billion, with billions in new inflows each year. Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025 Strong inflows from Asia more than offset outflows in the Americas, where UBS this week applied for a US banking license. Reuters 18 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025 Spot Ethereum ETFs have experienced significant inflows of around $13 billion, showcasing that traditional finance is welcoming ETH beyond Bitcoin. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inflow

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inflow was in 1839

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“Inflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflow. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

inflow

noun
in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
1
: the act of flowing in
2
: something that flows in

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