inflow

noun

in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō 

: a flowing in

the inflow of air

an inflow of funds

Synonyms of inflow

• influx

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The trend began to reverse in July, and spot Bitcoin ETFs surpassed $2 billion in inflows in September. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) has had notable inflows — a proxy of investor interest — in the past month. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

And rising anti-immigrant attitudes is slowing an inflow of foreigners. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2026

One of the challenges posed by such an agreement is that the inflow of capital could distort Venezuela’s economy if not handled properly, according to economist Manuel Sutherland, director of the Center for Workers’ Research and Education. — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inflow

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

inflow

noun

in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō 

1

: the act of flowing in

2

: something that flows in