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

But whatever the complexion of the incoming Welsh government, it will face up to an ageing and potentially budget-draining legacy of health service buildings.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“The assumption that the incoming ownership group can finance an additional $600 million for Moda Center — which is now a publicly-owned community asset is not possible,” lobbying materials from the Blazers stated.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Because of this, solar cells can only utilize about one-third of incoming sunlight.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

A greater number argued it would likely be appropriate to hold the policy rate steady “for some time” as the committee assesses incoming data.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

No. 10 turned to another potentially rich vein of clues: the records of Anna’s incoming and outgoing telephone calls.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Related Words

• approaching