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

Although they are not final, the incoming Hungarian leader believes Tisza will increase its margin of victory.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In another striking development, the incoming prime minister said he would appear on public radio and TV on Wednesday ahead of his visit to the president.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

One showed people recording action sequences with iPhone 17 Pro Maxes, including a movie set where a pirate ship was under attack, and another featuring an incoming tornado.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Some have taken off or landed within minutes of incoming fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Just as I’d finished deleting these messages, I received another incoming call.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Related Words

• approaching