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Definition of inrush

inrush

/ˈɪnˌrʌʃ/
in · rush
Plural:inrushes
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inrush Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sudden, forceful inward flow or surge of water, air, people, or other things.

Example

"Opening the heavy doors created a sudden inrush of cold winter air into the warm lobby."

2

The momentary, high-amplitude surge of electric current drawn by an electrical device or transformer when it is first turned on.

Example

"Engineers installed a specialized limiter to prevent the initial current inrush from tripping the main circuit breaker."

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• Nearby Words

inquisitiveness
inquisitor
inroad
inrush
insane
insanely
insaneness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century by combining the preposition 'in' with the noun 'rush', modeled on similar compound formations denoting inward movement.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inrush. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inrush
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