Definition of ONCOMING

oncoming

Meanings

Plural: oncomings

Noun

  • the beginning or early stages
  • Approach, onset

Adjective Satellite

  • moving toward one

Adj

  • approaching; coming closer

Verb

  • present participle and gerund of oncome

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

onset

Scrabble Score: 13

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

Words With Friends Score: 18

oncoming is a valid Words With Friends word