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 professor said the influx of student athletes has taken a toll on classroom culture and voiced support for any plan that would preserve the college’s academic programming. Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025 Your social life is getting an electric boost, revealing everything from unexpected news to a surprising influx of community affairs, compliments of Uranus. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025 The stickiness of such materials is fickle, which means her home is constantly unraveling and requires a steady influx of cheap supplies from eBay, Etsy, and Amazon. Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025 For two weeks, Trump and members of his administration have threatened and declared that an influx of federal agents was set to arrive in Chicago. Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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