forthcoming

American  

[fawrth-kuhm-ing, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˈkʌm ɪŋ, ˈfoʊrθ- /

adjective

1. coming come forth, or about to come forth; about to appear; approaching in time.

   the forthcoming concert.

2. ready or available when required or expected.

   He assured us that payment would be forthcoming.

3. frank and cooperative; candid.

   In his testimony, the senator could have been more forthcoming.

4. friendly and outgoing; sociable.

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noun

1. a coming come forth; appearance.

forthcoming British  

/ ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. approaching in time

   the forthcoming debate

2. about to appear

   his forthcoming book

3. available or ready

   the money wasn't forthcoming

4. open or sociable

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Other Word Forms

• forthcomingness noun
• unforthcoming adjective

Etymology

Origin of forthcoming

First recorded in 1515–25; forth + coming

Example Sentences

The formal inquiry said the need to review the paper is "urgent", partly due to a forthcoming public committee hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi.

From BBC

He is the author of the forthcoming book "The House of Mouse: Bob Iger and the Fight for the Soul of Disney."

From The Wall Street Journal

This essay is adapted from the author’s forthcoming book, ‘The Family Snitch: A Daughter’s Memoir of Truth and Lies,’ to be published on February 3 by Steerforth Press.

From The Wall Street Journal

Apple and Google said this month that Apple would use Google’s Gemini to help power a more personalized Siri and other forthcoming AI features.

From The Wall Street Journal

The agencies, which are consulting Congress on the Clarity Act, said they expect any forthcoming rules to align with legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• anticipated
• approaching
• awaited
• coming
• impending
• upcoming