incoming

1 of 2

adjective

in·​com·​ing ˈin-ˌkə-miŋ 

1

: taking a new place or position especially as part of a succession

the incoming president

2

: just starting or beginning

the incoming year

3

: coming in : arriving

an incoming ship

incoming mail

incoming

2 of 2

noun

1

: the act of coming in : arrival

2

: income sense 1

—usually used in plural

Synonyms

Noun

• advent
• appearance
• arrival
• coming

Examples of incoming in a Sentence

Adjective

All incoming phone calls are monitored for quality control.

Noun

the endless succession of incomings had us wondering how we would ever find room for everyone

the company's incomings from its brick-and-mortar stores, online sales, and website advertising

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Johnson, who shares a name with the GOP senator from Wisconsin, will take on one of the highest-profile diplomatic posts in the incoming Trump administration. —Brett Samuels, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024

The Taiwanese official further stated that the Chinese military drills were meant for the incoming U.S. President Donald Trump and his government, as well as America's allies. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

Noun

The incoming Jack Doohan brings a fresh perspective to Alpine's driver roster as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix approaches. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024

Tracking’s in the toilet, more multiplex closures incoming. —Jack King, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

incoming

adjective

in·​com·​ing

ˈin-ˌkəm-iŋ

: coming in: as

a

: taking a place formerly held by another

the incoming president

b

: arriving at a destination

incoming mail

c

: just starting or beginning

the incoming year