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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In return, Israel would halt its offensive and withdraw from much of the territory, release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and allow an influx of humanitarian aid and eventual reconstruction. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025 Today, there are active farm-to-school programs in all fifty states; almost half of these started up in the past few years, owing largely to the influx of Biden-era funding. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025 Prepping for this influx of shipments, the Port Authority along with its tenants—including the ocean carriers that own stakes and terminals in the port—made investments between 2021 and 2023 that included deepening channels to 50 feet and raising the Bayonne Bridge. Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025 Rays fans hope habitual cost-cutting will end with new ownership and an influx of capital. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 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 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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