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

Not every casting choice was made to match the original characters, but some actors were definitely chosen with that intention. —Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Well here’s another casting for y’all The Mescal is Paul That’s right, Paul Mescal is allegedly set to play Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’s quartet of Beatles films. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024

No casting for the project has been announced — but the guessing game has been under way on who might land the role of Musk in the movie. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024

The book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine maintains the simple purity of Hinton’s story, while the casting choices infuse the tale with a modern edge. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024

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

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