coming

[kuhm-ing]

noun

1. approach; arrival; advent.

   His coming here was a mistake.

adjective

1. following or impending; next; approaching.

   the coming year.

2. promising future fame or success.

   a coming actor.

coming

/ ˈkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. (prenominal) (of time, events, etc) approaching or next

   this coming Thursday

2. promising (esp in the phrase up and coming )

3. of future importance

   this is the coming thing

4. informal,  an expression used to announce that a meal is about to be served

5. informal,  to deserve what one is about to suffer

6. to be totally confused

noun

1. arrival or approach

2. (often capital) Christianity the return of Christ in glory See also Second Coming

Word History and Origins

Origin of coming¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; come, -ing ¹ ( def. ), -ing ² ( def. )

Idioms and Phrases

• come
• get what's coming to one
• have another guess coming
• have it coming
• where one is coming from

Example Sentences

The new additions are already available in 840 stores and will expand to an additional 250 locations in the coming months.

From Los Angeles Times

The offender was a Texas assistant district attorney who ultimately shied away from coming over to meet the child.

From Los Angeles Times

At the end of the picture, I remember Billy coming out and us having a long afternoon talking.

From Los Angeles Times

"Why aren't our people coming out and arguing this case full on? We need conviction politics now and we need it urgently."

From BBC

Addressing recent protests, Sir Keir criticised the "poisonous belief" that there is a "violent struggle" for the nation coming.

From BBC

Related Words

• anticipated 
• expected www.thesaurus.com
• forthcoming 
• impending 
• subsequent