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

Selena soon finds herself welcomed into the quirky community, a close-knit group that scrapes by on the seasonal influx of tourist dollars and a year-round system of mutual aid.

From The Wall Street Journal

With a tepid energy market and Saudi Arabia facing a budget crunch, the kingdom is looking for an influx of funds from foreign visitors and expats to help reduce its fiscal deficit.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition, advocates and attorneys that work with borrowers say they have yet to see a large influx of borrowers subject to wage garnishment.

From MarketWatch

If this continues, even Vernon’s excessive power, analysts said, might be reaching its limit due to the influx of new data centers.

From Los Angeles Times

Since late October there has been a steady influx of refugees into Mauritania from Mali where the security situation remains "very unstable", according to UNHCR.

From Barron's

Related Words

• arrival
• incursion
• inflow
• introduction
• invasion