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

Even if Buc-ee’s fudge or brisket is the main attraction, the local restaurants can still profit from the influx. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Just as the college football season is set to begin next weekend, there has been an influx of NFL players being given the chance to enter the transfer portal in hopes of joining a college roster over the next few weeks. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The influx of available sponsorship inventory may also have given prospective partners greater leverage in negotiations. — Tom Chitty, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Rise of the far right The influx of people has brought transformation to some places in the form of restaurants, shops and mosques catering to their needs. — Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 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