casting

1 of 2

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

casting

2 of 2

present participle of cast entry 1

Examples of casting in a Sentence

Noun

The workers make metal castings for truck engines.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Variety‘s awards editor Clayton Davis has the film earning nominations in nearly every major category and taking home wins for best picture, supporting actress, casting, cinematography, editing, sound and original score. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

The warnings prohibit employees from placing bets on news events like studio earnings, casting, or even release dates. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Along with Garson, Pixar will also bump Jonas Rivera to executive vice president of creative, overseeing directors, creative vice presidents, development, casting, and content advisement departments, in partnership with Docter. — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026

In fact, Nelson deliberately avoided casting into the area where Robertson had been catching his fish, despite the enormous money at stake. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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