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

New interim head coach Tudor has a crippling injury list to contend with, plus a forthcoming Champions League last-16 tie to negotiate.

From BBC

The president’s envoys are no more forthcoming with a rationale for the threatened military strikes.

From Salon

Eyewitnesses filmed plumes of smoke rising over several cities including Guadalajara - one of the host cities of the forthcoming Fifa World Cup.

From BBC

The district is lobbying for legislative relief, officials told her, and more claims could be forthcoming.

From Los Angeles Times

A new trailer for the forthcoming Toy Story movie, the fifth in the US animated adventure comedy film franchise, has been released by Disney and Pixar.

From BBC

Related Words

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