Definition of ONCOMING

oncoming

Plural: oncomings

Noun

  • An approach or arrival, often rapid or imminent.
  • the beginning or early stages
  • Approach, onset

Adjective Satellite

  • moving toward one

Adj

  • approaching; coming closer

Verb

  • present participle and gerund of oncome

Examples

  • Look carefully before pulling out into oncoming traffic.
  • The oncoming storm of triple-letter plays worried him.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English on comynge, oncomynge, oncoomynge; equivalent to on- + coming (noun).

Synonyms

onset

Scrabble Score: 13

oncoming: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
oncoming: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oncoming: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

oncoming: valid Words With Friends Word