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

Mark McTaggart, from INTO, said "too many concerns remain unresolved," while the UTU's Jacquie White said "teachers and school leaders are still facing an incoming academic year which is not promising change or improvement".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

An open letter cites “severe preparation deficits” among incoming students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“We have been fielding incoming investor debates around fears from third party credit card data into results and which should amplify today’s strong results,” Siegel wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The Peacock reality TV series parted ways with Montgomery days after unveiling its cast of incoming “Islanders.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Maddie was listening for incoming stragglers one after-noon following a battle that hadn’t involved the Maidsend Squadron.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

Related Words

• approaching