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

To protect its skies from ballistic missiles, Kyiv has asked its Western partners for at least 10 units of Patriot surface-to-air defence systems which can detect and intercept oncoming missiles.

From BBC

But the end of the August recess in Washington — and the oncoming flu and COVID-19 season — could return public attention to subjects that have proved politically perilous for the president this week.

From Los Angeles Times

A fiery crash Saturday night on Interstate 15 in Temecula killed four people when a BMW went over the concrete median and hit an oncoming car, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Tesla’s robotaxi rollout in Austin has been riddled with glitches, including instances of the vehicles violating traffic laws and even driving into oncoming traffic.

From Los Angeles Times

The roar of the oncoming machines scared up a bird, the tracking program showed.

From Los Angeles Times

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