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

Since then, its color-conscious casting and refreshing lack of reverence for the past has rewritten the rulebook for the genre. —Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025

The Danish architect Arne Jacobsen’s famous off-kilter stainless-steel soup spoon—its bowl set to the side, to approach the lips ahead of its handle—was produced in both left- and right-handed models from the time of its initial casting, in 1957. —Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025

So much of it hinges on its star, and her casting, as Baker says, is right out of the book of legendary star-is born tales. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2025

The casting of Hispanic actors, especially Rachel Zegler in her breakout performance as Maria, makes the story even more resonant. —Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 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

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