influx

American  

[in-fluhks] / ˈɪnˌflʌks /

noun

1. act of flowing in.

2. an inflow (outflux ).

   an influx of tourists.

   Synonyms:

   entry, incursion

3. the place at which one stream flows into another or into the sea.

4. the mouth of a stream.

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influx British  

/ ˈɪnˌflʌks /

noun

1. the arrival or entry of many people or things

2. the act of flowing in; inflow

3. the mouth of a stream or river

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Etymology

Origin of influx

1620–30; < New Latin or Medieval Latin influxus, verbal noun of Latin influere to flow in. See in- ², flux

Example Sentences

“We don’t expect to see this massive influx of home buyers, especially while mortgage rates are above 6%,” said Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com.

From The Wall Street Journal

The drop will be a result of an influx of cold air from eastern Europe.

From BBC

The space has also seen a significant influx of major players this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

You also might receive an influx of unnerving targeted advertisements.

From MarketWatch

Rarely, if ever, has golf had such an influx of fresh perspectives and they have hit the ground running.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrival
• incursion
• inflow
• introduction
• invasion