incoming

[ in-kuhm-ing ]

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.

noun

1. the act of coming in; arrival; advent:

   the incoming of spring.

2. Usually incomings. funds received; revenue.

incoming

/ ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. coming in; entering
2. about to come into office; succeeding
3. (of interest, dividends, etc) being received; accruing

noun

1. the act of coming in; entrance
2. usually plural income or revenue

Word History and Origins

Origin of incoming¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; in, coming

Example Sentences

Once heated, the air then indirectly heats the incoming ventilation via a heat exchanger.

From Science Daily

At a recent book club meeting, her fellow group members were willing to let her vent about politics for five minutes, but they weren’t interested in discussing ways they could counteract the incoming president.

From Los Angeles Times

Many industry groups hope the incoming administration will loosen environmental regulations.

From Science Magazine

In less than two weeks since being elected again, Donald J. Trump has embarked on a new campaign to shatter the institutions of Washington as no incoming president has in his lifetime.

From Salon

Duffy, who was one of Trump's most vocal defenders on cable news, is the second Fox commentator to be picked for the incoming cabinet.

From BBC

Related Words

• approaching