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 The influx of new job seekers is creating more slack in the labor market, said Julia Pollak, chief economist at the jobs site ZipRecruiter, allowing companies to be more selective. Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024 The city's penchant for the arts doesn't stop at just visual works, the craft beer and culinary scenes also benefit from an influx of creative talent. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 That influx allowed social scientists to make a serious study of the phenomenon. Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024 Russellville, Arkansas With a population near 30,000, Russellville has enough resources to host a moderate influx of visitors for the eclipse. Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024 Thus, the influx of market activity profoundly impacted price (arguably more than would have been the case were earnings reports released during the traditional day session). Moneyshow, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Dr Hussam Abu Safia, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital, said emergency personnel are struggling to cope with the influx of patients. Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 29 Feb. 2024 Sure, the influx of venues recently creates competition for the Madison Theater, an old movie theater that seats up to 1,200 people and has booked major acts in the past, including the Arctic Monkeys and the National. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2024 Sackville, who owns Drayton House, told the Mail on Sunday that the success of Saltburn has caused an influx of tourists and influencers appearing on the stately house’s grounds. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024

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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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“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influx. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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