incoming
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1in·com·ing

noun \ˈin-ˌkə-miŋ\

Definition of INCOMING

1
: the act of coming in : arrival
2
: income 2 —usually used in plural

Examples of INCOMING

  1. <the endless succession of incomings had us wondering how we would ever find room for everyone>
  2. <the company's incomings from its brick-and-mortar stores, online sales, and Web site advertising>

First Known Use of INCOMING

14th century

2incoming

adjective

Definition of INCOMING

1
: coming in : arriving <an incoming ship> <incoming mail>
2
: taking a new place or position especially as part of a succession <the incoming president>
3
: just starting or beginning <the incoming year>

Examples of INCOMING

  1. All incoming phone calls are monitored for quality control.

First Known Use of INCOMING

1753

Rhymes with INCOMING

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