casting

noun

cast·​ing ˈka-stiŋ 

1

: something (such as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off

2

: the act of one that casts: such as

a

: the throwing of a fishing line by means of a rod and reel

b

: the assignment of parts and duties to actors or performers

3

: something cast in a mold

Examples of casting in a Sentence

The workers make metal castings for truck engines.

Recent Examples on the Web

Piano White veneer trim is meant to echo the high-gloss surface of a satellite casting. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025

The former 2012 Miss Arizona USA has also worked as a model, actress and casting director, according to a biography on her website. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025

More casting is anticipated in due course along with launch date. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025

While participants are no longer required to pay to be on the official schedule, the cost of putting on a show — which involves paying for a venue, model casting, hair and makeup, and other production costs — can run into the tens of thousands. —Ella Alexander, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing casting

• casting couch
• casting director
• casting vote
• central casting
• fly casting
• from/out of central casting
• sand casting
• surf casting

Rhymes for casting

• blasting
• fasting
• lasting
• broadcasting
• contrasting
• forecasting
• recasting
• sandblasting
• everlasting
• telecasting

Kids Definition

casting

noun

cast·​ing

ˈkas-tiŋ

1

: the act of one that casts

2

: something cast in a mold

3

: cast entry 2 sense 9

Medical Definition

casting

noun

cast·​ing

1

: the act or process of making casts or impressions or of shaping in a mold

2

: something cast in a mold