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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With the significant influx of new residents to South Florida, there’s a good chance a large portion of the populace has never experienced a hurricane, Ladd noted. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025 There’s never a wrong time to visit Monaco, but this season, things are hotter than ever thanks to an influx of haute new happenings freshening up this iconic stretch of the French Riviera. Lane Nieset, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 That led to an influx of scrambling from Patriots QBs. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 Federal and local law enforcement officers have together arrested over 100 people as part of the officer influx in the capital, according to a White House as of 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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