incoming

American  

[in-kuhm-ing] / ˈɪnˌkʌm ɪŋ /

adjective

1. coming in; arriving.

   the incoming tide.

2. newly arrived or received.

   incoming mail; incoming orders.

3. succeeding, as an officeholder.

   the incoming mayor.

4. accruing, as profit.

5. entering, beginning, etc..

   all incoming students.

6. Chiefly British. immigrant.

7. Scot. ensuing.

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noun

1. the act of coming in; arrival; advent.

   the incoming of spring.

2. Usually incomings. funds received; revenue.

incoming British  

/ ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. coming in; entering

2. about to come into office; succeeding

3. (of interest, dividends, etc) being received; accruing

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noun

1. the act of coming in; entrance

2. (usually plural) income or revenue

Etymology

Origin of incoming

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at in, coming

Example Sentences

Incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke plans to increase 2026 capital expenditures by 25% to $5 billion to improve stores and merchandising.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Incoming Chief Executive Michael Fiddelke said the retailer would invest about $1 billion more next year to improve stores, its merchandise selection and digital capabilities, bringing total new investment next year to $5 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Incoming rookies asked who is behind the keys of the social media accounts that go viral with the latest TikTok trends.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune has scheduled notably more days and weeks for the Senate - including working days on Mondays and Fridays, which traditionally have been considered travel days.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

Incoming ships were boarded in the river, their guns and ammunition dismounted and removed to serve the needs of a vessel bound out on the same tide.

From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by Bone, David W. (David William)

Related Words

• approaching