oncoming

[on-kuhm-ing, awn-]

adjective

1. approaching; nearing.

   the oncoming train; the oncoming holiday season.

2. emerging.

   the oncoming generation of leaders.

noun

1. approach; onset.

   the oncoming of winter.

oncoming

/ ˈɒnˌkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. coming nearer in space or time; approaching

noun

1. the approach or onset

   the oncoming of winter

Word History and Origins

Origin of oncoming¹

1835–45; on + coming, after verb phrase come on

Example Sentences

From there they would see any oncoming travelers long before they could be seen themselves.

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Breath puffed from their mouths as they charged at the oncoming robot.

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The Beige Book may be just as good, and in some cases better, at signaling an oncoming recession than the Fed’s most closely watched market indicators.

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Nearly all UK drivers said they thought headlights were too bright and that they have been dazzled by oncoming vehicles, according to a major study.

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Brightbill squinted at the oncoming storm and said, “Ma, why is the rain bouncing off the ground?”

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