Definition of incoming
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
nounDefinition of incoming (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the act of coming in : arrival
2
: income sense 1
—usually used in plural
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The first known use of incoming was in the 14th century
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