inflow

noun

in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
: a flowing in
the inflow of air
an inflow of funds

Examples of inflow in a Sentence

The campaign has seen a massive inflow of funds in recent months. The vents provide improved inflow of air.
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On November 7th alone, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs recorded unprecedented inflows of $1.3 billion. Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 For this election cycle, that meant Harris’ and Trump’s campaigns began submitting 48-hour notices on Oct. 19, covering inflows of cash made from Oct. 17 onward. Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Trump Media shares have seen huge retail trader inflows in the week’s leading up to the election. Fred Imbert,alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 Additionally, in 2018, even more water was sent to San Diego, further limiting the inflow into the lake. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inflow 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inflow was in 1839

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“Inflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflow. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

inflow

noun
in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
1
: the act of flowing in
2
: something that flows in

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