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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The Bulls also need an influx of defenders, regardless of position. Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 13 May 2025 From chunky sneakers to long tube socks, Generation Z has brought in an influx of new fashion trends. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025 An ‘influx of phone calls’ Van Arsdale operates a call center through his company, Reciprocity Industries, which is based in Billings, Montana. Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 8 May 2025 The district also hopes to see an influx of visitors from events occurring in the U.S. outside of Washington, including the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 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 20 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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