adjective

forthcoming

forth-KUM-ing/ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

Coming forward into availability.

Two passengers wait behind the safety line for the train's forthcoming arrival.

Two passengers wait behind a platform safety line as an approaching train remains a short distance from the station, making its forthcoming arrival clear.

Etymology

forthOld Englishforward, onward

+comOld Englishto come, appear

+ingEnglishforming a present participle

Forth plus come gives the image of coming forward or into view. The older compound also meant “come to pass,” connecting forthcoming with something about to happen, appear, or become available.

In context

British Library55:59

on the day the election campaign was called and he said is there anything you'd like to say to the times about the forthcoming election

Alastair Campbell in Conversation: Politics, the People and the Press

More examples

Her forthcoming book explores the history of American farming.
He is forthcoming about the reasons for his decision.
We ask for extra funding, but no money is forthcoming.

Forms

forthcoming · more forthcoming · most forthcoming

Similar words

upcoming: Refers only to events or releases expected to happen soon.
available: Means ready for use, without suggesting an expected future arrival.
candid: Emphasizes honesty rather than willingness to provide information.