influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
Synonyms of influxnext
: 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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If the Trojans have any hope of making the College Football Playoff for the first time in five tries under Lincoln Riley, an influx of 18- and 19-year-olds will play a major part. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026 The heavy influx of rain this week also means there is a risk for localized floods, which is another reason to be monitoring the weather this week. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026 However, Anne Lehman, who runs the mutual aid services for Smitten Kitten, says the influx brought unwarranted attention to the store. Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026 Dozens of North Texas officials are voicing their worries, ideas and dreams about the area’s water resources, as a regional influx of businesses and residents ramp up pressure to address looming scarcity concerns. Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026 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 10 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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