to-be

I. \\ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ adjective

Etymology: from the infinitive phrase to be

: that is to be : future — usually used postpositively and often in combination

mothers-to-be

his victim to-be — Stuart Atkins

a charming bride-to-be

II. noun (-s)

Etymology: from the infinitive phrase to be

: what is to be : future

I work and write for the to-be — Marie Corelli