inflow

noun

in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
: a flowing in
the inflow of air
an inflow of funds

Examples of inflow in a Sentence

The campaign has seen a massive inflow of funds in recent months. The vents provide improved inflow of air.
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The company’s assets under management increased by 15% year-over-year to $4.71 trillion led by higher market levels and quarterly net inflows. Trefis Team, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 This ranges from foreign trade data, monthly output data on oil and gas, capital inflows and outflows, financial statements of major companies, central bank monetary base data, foreign direct investment data, domestic value added by industry, and lending and loan origination data. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025 However, seeing Utah, Nevada, and Arizona shows those states close to the West Coast are reaping the benefits of an inflow of new residents and higher home prices to match. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Bitcoin ETFs have seen more than $1 billion in inflows in the past two days. Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for inflow 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inflow was in 1839

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“Inflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflow. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

inflow

noun
in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
1
: the act of flowing in
2
: something that flows in

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