upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ 

: 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

Synonyms of upcoming

• approaching
• impending
• coming
• forthcoming

Examples of upcoming in a Sentence

Upcoming events are posted on our website.

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, heading into this upcoming special legislative session on the state budget, my focus is on locking in funding for more local water projects — and for Resilient Florida. —Anna V. Eskamani, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026

The preview contained showcase videos by designers, with nine chosen to present their collections again at an upcoming gala. —Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026

The forum was hosted by the Fresno County & City Republican Women Federated as part of a fundraiser and dinner honoring the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. —Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026

Chernov elaborated on his upcoming projects. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upcoming

• becoming
• forthcoming
• homecoming
• incoming
• oncoming
• shortcoming
• succumbing
• coming
• cumming
• drumming
• gumming
• humming

Kids Definition

upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ 

: coming soon