the following

noun

: the following one or ones

—used to introduce a list, a quotation, etc.

The finalists are the following: Mary, James, and George.

The following are the times of departing trains: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.

Examples of the following in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Early labor started overnight, but began in earnest the following morning. — Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

This year’s homebrew showstopper could see its creator designing a licensed table for one of the industry’s major manufacturers by the following year’s show. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Wait too long, and your baby may be left uninsured until the following year. — Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026

He was resentenced to 50 years the following month, while his convictions remained intact. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the following

• hollowing
• swallowing
• wallowing