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

It made 35 recommendations to the incoming Welsh government, including making it easier for doctors, health and social workers to identify unpaid carers and providing more support for young people.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

Air-defense systems project the trajectory of incoming fire based on sensors such as radars and recommend which interceptors operators should use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

In Jerusalem, AFP journalists reported two blasts after the military said it had detected incoming missiles from Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Commons was deserted except for a couple of haggard old janitors and the red-wigged lady who sat at the switchboard and knitted all weekend, paying no attention to the incoming calls.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Related Words

• approaching