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

Beyond its vast holdings of US debt, Japan remains one of the premier foreign buyers in global sovereign bond markets, with government debt from major European economies and Australia historically absorbing substantial Japanese capital inflows. — CNBC, 9 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

Nigeria’s net direct investment inflows have improved significantly under Tinubu and the oil industry is booming. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 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