forthcoming

[ fawrth-kuhm-ing, fohrth- ]

adjective

1. coming come forth, or about to come forth; about to appear; approaching in time:

   the forthcoming concert.

2. ready or available when required or expected:

   He assured us that payment would be forthcoming.

3. frank and cooperative; candid:

   In his testimony, the senator could have been more forthcoming.

4. friendly and outgoing; sociable.

noun

1. a coming come forth; appearance.

forthcoming

/ ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. approaching in time

   the forthcoming debate

2. about to appear

   his forthcoming book

3. available or ready

   the money wasn't forthcoming

4. open or sociable

Derived Forms

• ˌforthˈcomingness, noun

Other Words From

• forthcoming·ness noun
• unforth·coming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of forthcoming¹

First recorded in 1515–25; forth + coming

Example Sentences

India's forthcoming cricket tour of Australia continues a historic rivalry that has evolved since 1947-48.

From BBC

A forthcoming request to force the sale of the Chrome browser, according to Bloomberg, would be one of the most sweeping competition demands in years.

From New York Times

Head said that he would elaborate further in forthcoming “step by step” videos, but wanted to reassure his friends that he had survived.

From Los Angeles Times

The English vocal powerhouse Yola spells out her pleasure principle on “Symphony,” a funky, upbeat celebration of sensuality that will appear on her forthcoming EP, “My Way.”

From New York Times

And the on-screen family from sitcom Outnumbered will reunite for a sketch, ahead of their own forthcoming festive special.

From BBC

Related Words

• anticipated
• approaching
• awaited
• coming
• impending
• upcoming