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

But here is where the interests of the incoming Trump regime align with those of us who surely would not like to endure another round of price increases for the sake of carrying out the single most morally unconscionable national domestic policy since the internment of Japanese citizens during World War II.

From Slate

Wales' first minister has said she does not think the incoming US president Donald Trump is racist.

From BBC

If there’s one Musk business that could profit the most from the incoming Trump administration, it’s SpaceX.

From Los Angeles Times

The humanity of these families and the trauma deportation would inflict are of no apparent concern to the incoming administration.

From Los Angeles Times

Tuition will almost certainly increase for incoming California, out-of-state and international students under UC’s five-year plan approved in 2021 allowing one-time hikes for each entering class.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• approaching