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

This one is fully official with Lithgow himself already discussing the casting. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Then in terms of the casting, that was probably the most exciting part for me, just watching everybody come together. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Three Women’s Betty Gilpin also rounds out the casting, IMDb adds. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025

The production turns away from both queerness and masculinity, as evidenced in the casting of Snook. —Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 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