in·com·ing [incomingincomings] BrE [ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ] NAmE [ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ] adjective only before noun 1. recently elected or chosen •the incoming government/president/administration Opp: ↑outgoing 2. arriving somewhere, or being received •incoming flights •the incoming tide •incoming calls/mail Opp: ↑outgoing