come in

verb

came in; come in; coming in; comes in

intransitive verb

1
a
: to arrive on a scene
new models coming in
b
: to become available
Data began coming in.
2
: to place among those finishing
came in last
3
a
: to function in an indicated manner
come in handy
b
of a telecommunications signal : to be received
came in loud and clear
4
: to assume a role or function
That's where you come in.
5
: to attain maturity, fruitfulness, or production
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Examples of come in in a Sentence

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When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks. Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 The cashmere sweater comes in nine colors, including vintage pink, deep red, and navy blue. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The Furtalk Sun Hat comes in 10 colors and features a ponytail slot for comfortable wear. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 The states measure the Paramount deal the same way, as if entertainment still came in closed boxes. Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come in

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of come in was in the 14th century

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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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