coming

Universal Words noun, adjective noun [sing.] the ~ of sth the time when sth new begins: With the coming of modern technology, many jobs were lost. IDIOMS comings and goings (informal) the movement of people arriving at and leaving a particular place: It's hard to keep track of the children's comings and goings. adjective [onlybeforenoun] happening soon; next: in the coming months * This coming Sunday is her birthday.