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

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

India's aviation market is poised for significant expansion but remains constrained by a limited number of widebody aircraft, Willie Walsh, the incoming chief executive of IndiGo, told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Scientists would then review the incoming data and decide which locations deserve closer study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Both boys turned a sort of half left to face the incoming engine.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

Related Words

• approaching