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; in, coming

Example Sentences

Ahead of the meeting, Kashkari said any future rate decisions would depend on incoming data and which side of the central bank’s dual mandate poses a bigger risk to the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

They've not been brought into enforcement despite repeated announcements from the government over many months that they were incoming.

From BBC

Major retailers, including home improvement giant Lowe’s, the grocer Kroger and pizza chain Papa Johns say they are already using Google’s tools to help prepare for the incoming wave of AI-assisted shopping and ordering.

From The Wall Street Journal

An incoming shot should be considered a “bullet from the enemy” while a defensive breach was akin to an incursion into Pyongyang—where the “General,” or ruling leader Kim, resides.

From The Wall Street Journal

“In the last twenty-four hours, my phone has become next to useless as I’ve received so many incoming messages and calls. It’s crazy,” he told MarketWatch in an interview.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• approaching