Upcoming

/ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Scheduled to occur soon; approaching.
The upcoming concert is expected to attract a large audience.
Set to happen in the near future; imminent.
They are preparing for the upcoming elections with great enthusiasm.
Being in the time period immediately before the present; imminent.
I can't wait for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Expected to be successful or popular; promising.
She is an upcoming artist with a lot of potential.

Etymology

The word 'upcoming' is formed by the prefix 'up-' and the verb 'come'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

upcoming events
Events that are about to occur soon.
upcoming movie
A film that will be released soon.
upcoming trends
Trends that are expected to become popular in the near future.

Related Words

upcomingness
The state of being upcoming.
upcome
To come up; to appear.

Slang Meanings

Inevitably approaching.
That deadline is upcoming and I need to get my work done.
Excitingly on the horizon.
The upcoming festival is going to be epic!