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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But the post-pandemic influx has not been universally welcomed. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 Shortly before delivering the radio address, Reagan had placed higher tariffs on various Japanese products in retaliation for the influx of cheap Japanese semiconductors to America. David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025 One of the key issues is the unregulated influx of ultra-fast-fashion products in the country and the Old Continent at large. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 Suddenly, an influx of labels and managers were reaching out and asking about who Inji was. Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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influx

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

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