I. ˈinˌkəmiŋ, -mēŋ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from in- + coming (after comen in to come in)
1. : the act of coming in : arrival
all these incomings and outgoings disturbed our daily routine
2. : money or other gains received : revenue , income — usually used in plural
II. adjective
Etymology: in (II) + coming (after come in, v.)
: coming in: as
a. : taking or coming to occupy a place, position, or status formerly held by another
his incoming tenant
see what the incoming Congress will do
b. : arriving at a usual, proper, or normal destination
incoming waves
: accruing
incoming orders
c. : starting , beginning , entering
high hopes for the incoming year
all incoming freshmen