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.
Recent Examples on the Web Landers saw a massive influx of new residents as hordes of city dwellers, untethered from their offices, sought solace in its starry skies and sandy hills. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024 Under Donald Trump, early 2019 saw an 11-year high in undocumented immigrants, with perhaps the arrival of COVID-19, not his policies, reducing the influx. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2024 The massive influx of donations put the Trump campaign ahead of the Biden campaign’s fundraising efforts, at least for the month of May. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 21 June 2024 Miami-Dade County’s mosquito control unit expects to see an influx of 311 calls requesting help with the insects in coming days. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for influx 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influx. Accessed 8 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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