come in

verb

came in; come in; coming in; comes in

intransitive verb

1

a

: to arrive on a scene

new models coming in

b

: to become available

data began coming in

2

: to place among those finishing

came in last

3

a

: to function in an indicated manner

come in handy

b

of a telecommunications signal : to be received

came in loud and clear

4

: to assume a role or function

that's where you come in

5

: to attain maturity, fruitfulness, or production

Phrases

come in for

: to become subject to

came in for harsh criticism

Examples of come in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both come in a tiny Chanel bag to keep their new favorite moisturizers in one place. —Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024

Crease-proof and ophthalmologist-tested, the shadows come in 10 luminous shades with a light-reflective finish. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024

These magnetic goods come in many flavors, from tripods and camera cages to storage drives and wallets. —Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024

For a truly classic look, the Fraser Firs come in a dark green hue with silver undersides. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a