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 influx of Dutch immigrants starting from the 1800s is a major factor establishing the area around Zeeland and Holland, where furniture peers Haworth and MillerKnoll are also based. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 July 2025 These were some of the striking scenes at a mass protest last week against gentrification and the rising cost of living in the Mexican capital city, which some have blamed on an influx of foreigners from the United States and Europe. Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 July 2025 The influx of immigrants crossing our border under President Biden’s watch isn’t the first time the U.S. has hosted foreign nationals en masse. Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025 After all, with Venus dazzling your relationship sector as of July 4, there is an influx of intellectually stimulating conversations and flirty exchanges underway. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 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 20 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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