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

Obviously the massive influx of viewers from the NFL game helped, as did airing the show on CBS rather than MTV, the network now known for endless reruns of sitcoms and Ridiculousness. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

Preventing a permanent epidemic The surge in cases has led to an influx of foreign aid to support new HIV testing, prevention and treatment programs. — David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

The vast majority of places where concessions are the most common are in the Sun Belt, a major buyer’s market as a result of a wave of post-pandemic construction to accommodate an influx of remote workers seeking lower mortgage rates. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

The influx of money from Sosnick puts Raman’s coalition in a strong position during the campaign’s final six weeks. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 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