I. ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: from the infinitive phrase to be
: that is to be : future — usually used postpositively and often in combination
mothers- to-be
his victim to-be — Stuart Atkins
a charming bride- to-be
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from the infinitive phrase to be
: what is to be : future
I work and write for the to-be — Marie Corelli