incoming

/ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: incomings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Coming (or about to come) in; arriving.

Adjective

Examples

Incoming tides cause a tidal bore in many rivers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Succeeding to an office or other position.

Adjective

Examples

The incoming prime minister gave a press conference.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A warning that something is coming towards the addressee, especially enemy artillery fire.

Interjection

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

The act of coming in; arrival.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “incoming” mean?

Coming (or about to come) in; arriving.

Is “incoming” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.