Entry 4 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Coming /kŭm'-ĭng/ · Com·ing · IPA /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ a. n. 01 a. Approaching; of the future, especially the near future; the next; as, the coming week or year; the coming exhibition. 1. Approaching; of the future, especially the near future; the next; as, the coming week or year; the coming exhibition. “Welcome the coming, speed the parting, guest.” — Pope. “Your coming days and years.” — Byron. 2. Ready to come; complaisant; fond.[Obs.] 02 n. Approach; advent; manifestation; as, the coming of the train. 1. Approach; advent; manifestation; as, the coming of the train. 2. Specifically: The Second Advent of Christ, called usually the second coming. Also: second coming Phrases & compounds Coming in — Entrance; entrance way; manner of entering; beginning.