forthcoming

adjective

forth·​com·​ing fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ How to pronounce forthcoming (audio)
ˈfȯrth-
1
: being about to appear or to be produced or made available
the forthcoming holidays
your forthcoming novel
funds are forthcoming
2
a
: responsive, outgoing
a forthcoming and courteous man
b
: characterized by openness, candidness, and forthrightness (see forthright entry 1 sense 1)
not forthcoming about his memories of medical schoolMark Kramer

Examples of forthcoming in a Sentence

He was more forthcoming about his past than they expected. She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.
Recent Examples on the Web Ironically enough, the love her fans showed for the pop track, though, ended up affecting the track list of her forthcoming album, Eternal Sunshine. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 The Court should end this redistricting litigation and allow candidates and voters to move ahead to forthcoming elections. Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024 Live Nation was selected as the operator and booker for The Sunset, a forthcoming $93 million, 12,500-capacity outdoor music amphitheater from developer Notes Live to be built in Broken Arrow, Okla. Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 8 Mar. 2024 Actor Austin Butler has commissioned a scent specifically for a forthcoming role. Susan Griffin, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 The company appears to be planning to officially announce its forthcoming electric SUV, the R2, which is supposed to be smaller and more affordable than its current lineup of EVs. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024 But his forthcoming remix with Drake is a big deal. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024 On lawmakers’ forthcoming budget challenge, Sayin said the city’s policy experts are also bracing for difficult choices. Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 More information on arrangements will be forthcoming. Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

obsolete forthcome to come forth

First Known Use

circa 1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of forthcoming was circa 1532

Dictionary Entries Near forthcoming

Cite this Entry

“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forthcoming. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

forthcoming

adjective
forth·​com·​ing (ˈ)fōrth-ˈkəm-iŋ How to pronounce forthcoming (audio)
(ˈ)fȯrth-
1
a
: being about to appear : approaching
the forthcoming holidays
your forthcoming novel
b
: readily available
supplies will be forthcoming soon
2
a
: outgoing sense 2
a forthcoming and courteous man
b
: open and candid
not forthcoming about her past

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