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 following year, many non-certified staff were given a temporary $3.50 an hour pay bump using an influx of funding the district received amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025 Organizations like Helping Veterans and Families in downtown Indianapolis have benefited from more funding and an influx of specialized housing vouchers that help veterans pay rent. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 24 July 2025 The beach is rarely crowded, though the temperate summer season does bring an influx of adventurous travelers to the region. New York Times, 23 July 2025 Even as the retail market and utilization of crypto, in the form of stablecoins of other iterations, remains stagnant, the influx of institutional investors and attention the space is worthy of attention. Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 20 July 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 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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