influx

noun
UK: /ˈɪn.flʌks/
US: /ˈɪn.flʌks/

  1. The arrival of a large number of people or things.

    1. The town saw an influx of tourists this summer.
    2. There was a huge influx of new members after the campaign.

  2. The act of flowing in, especially of water.

    1. The influx of the tide covered the beach quickly.
    2. We need to manage the influx of rainwater into the basement.

Synonyms

arrival inrush flood stream

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "influx" in English means: The arrival of a large number of people or things., The act of flowing in, especially of water..

The phonetic transcription of "influx" is /ˈɪn.flʌks/ in British English and /ˈɪn.flʌks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "influx": arrival, inrush, flood, stream.

Example usage of "influx": "The town saw an influx of tourists this summer.". More examples on the page.