inflow

[ in-floh ]

noun

1. something that flows in; influx.

inflow

/ ˈɪnˌfləʊ /

noun

1. something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in
2. the amount or rate of flowing in
3. Also calledinflowing the act of flowing in; influx

Word History and Origins

Origin of inflow¹

First recorded in 1645–55; in- ¹ + flow

Example Sentences

Authorities are also paying careful attention on a hydropower plant in the northwestern Yen Bai province, as a huge inflow of water into the reservoir surrounding the dam raises concerns that it may collapse.

From BBC

Poland’s previous right-wing government built a $400 million wall on the border with Belarus to halt massive inflow of migrants that began to be pushed from that direction in 2021, but the current pro-EU government says it needs to be strengthened.

From Seattle Times

While the inflow of Chinese capital is a boon to Hungary’s sputtering economy, having production sites on EU territory also helps Beijing to circumvent costly tariffs and Europe’s increasingly protectionist policies.

From Seattle Times

Michelle McClendon, project manager of the Third Avenue Project, said much of the inflow comes from local encampment removals.

From Seattle Times

Last year, the official net inflow of foreign migrants into the country was almost 110,000 people, just a quarter of the level in 2021, the last year of statistics before the war started.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• arrival
• incursion
• introduction
• invasion