adj

oncoming

adj

Approaching or coming closer, especially traffic moving toward you.

"He swerved to avoid the oncoming car."

noun

The approach or onset of something.

"The oncoming of winter meant shorter days."

How to Use Oncoming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishComing toward you, especially used for traffic.

Common pairings

oncoming traffic oncoming car

oncomings plural

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From Middle English "on comynge," a combination of "on" and "coming."

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