upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
a list of upcoming events
the upcoming election
… snippets of upcoming shows …Mike Hogan
… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.Ric Bucher
Her latest accent, acquired after many hours in a local falafel bar, landed her a leading role in an upcoming feature film …Minna Towbin

Examples of upcoming in a Sentence

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President Donald Trump has said tariffs will likely impact shoppers, saying in an April 30 Cabinet meeting that tariffs could lead to fewer, but more expensive gifts this upcoming holiday season. Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 May 2025 FilmNation Entertainment will launch international sales on behalf of Blue Morning Pictures and MOD Producciones at the upcoming Cannes Market, with CAA Media Finance and WME Independent handling domestic rights. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 May 2025 Rally towels for the upcoming playoff game lay on every seat. Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 May 2025 Please fill out the form below, and an NPR reporter or editor may reach out to you for an upcoming story. Npr Staff, NPR, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of upcoming was in 1943

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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

upcoming

adjective
up·​com·​ing ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
: coming soon

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