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

See Examples For:

incoming

So is he getting the cellblock at Rikers Island ready for an incoming VIP?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Dimon also made headlines in the U.K. as he warned the incoming Andy Burnham government against raising bank taxes.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

While details of the oil and gas plans are not yet clear, the incoming prime minister is expected to uphold the manifesto commitment, and only produce oil at sites that already have licences.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

AFP journalists in Kyiv heard explosions moments after the Ukrainian air force warned residents via Telegram of incoming ballistic missiles.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

He scanned the area for incoming Clock Watchers.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

Related Words

• approaching