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.
Recent Examples on the Web With an influx of federal funding, engineers will begin studying and preparing for the removal of the Daniels Dam in Howard County — one of the last remaining blockages on the Patapsco River. Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024 The influx of international jet-setters to Europe has caused some bustling destinations to enact anti-tourism policies such as bans on new hotels and day-tripper fees. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 July 2024 This park has been working for five years trying to mitigate those impacts, with this influx in population. John Meyer, The Denver Post, 15 July 2024 And, Katherine Loren checks in with Third Ward businesses who are feeling optimistic about this week, such as Colectivo seeing an influx of visitors (who are commenting on employees' Wisconsin accents). Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for influx 

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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

Dictionary Entries Near influx

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“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influx. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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