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

Writing a version of himself who is both good at mayor and good at crime solving is a charming bit of wish-casting. —James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025

Although the casting for Incredibles 3 hasn’t been announced yet, voice actors who reprised their roles across the first two films include Nelson, Hunter and Vowell. —Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025

The shareable nuggets, the bling and opulence, plus the stunt casting of his reality show muse all suggest there’s something to that theory. —Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025

There’s been no word on any casting or a release date. —Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 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