future progressive

[ fyoo-cher pruh-gres-iv ]

noun

1. a verb construction, in English made up of the auxiliary verb will followed by the infinitive be and the present participle of the main verb, used especially to express an action or event that will continue or be repeated over some period of time to come, such as Our team will be playing in the tournament tomorrow and Next fall I will be giving piano lessons every Tuesday.

adjective

1. designating a verb construction used to express an action or event that will continue or be repeated over some period of time to come.

Word History and Origins

Origin of future progressive¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Among the questions on the agenda for the meeting: “Are there a few bold policy proposals that could . . . serve as signature pillars of a future progressive agenda?”

From Washington Post

And such a victory could corrode the democratic culture and institutions about which Stein and Johnson care most deeply, making it harder for future progressive candidates to make their voices heard.

From US News

Some remain excited to participate, hoping for a chance to network with like-minded activists and lay the groundwork for future progressive campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times

In his 1889 book called “The State,” the future progressive Democratic president of the U.S. wrote: “Government does now whatever experience permits or the times demand.”

From Wall Street Journal

This is the best case for the progressive left; it would mean that a future progressive populist could count on similar levels of support with a strong, class-oriented message.

From New York Times