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

The new show is expected to run for about a decade and casting reports have reached fever pitch of late. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025

Hit the comments with your thoughts on the above castings! —Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025

Zegler in particular has garnered criticism for both her casting and her viewpoints on the original 1937 film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025

Considering the voice work Tudyk has done in the past, the possibilities for his casting are fairly limitless. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 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