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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Capping off a weekend rally fueled by record ETF inflows, investor optimism, and growing institutional interest. Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Public companies have also been on a bitcoin buying spree and outpaced bitcoin ETF inflows in the second quarter. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 July 2025 Families can stay intact, communities can remain whole, and economies can benefit from the global inflow of capital while retaining their intellectual talent. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025 These policy shifts have led to a sharp decline in oil shipments and a loss of crucial hard currency inflows. Antonio Maria Delgado july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for inflow

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Jul. 2025.

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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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