casing

noun

cas·​ing ˈkā-siŋ How to pronounce casing (audio)
1
: something that encases : material for encasing: such as
a
: an enclosing frame especially around a door or window opening
b
: a metal pipe used to case a well
d
: a membranous case for processed meat
2
: a space formed between two parallel lines of stitching through at least two layers of cloth into which something (such as a rod or string) may be inserted

Examples of casing in a Sentence

a casing for a shotgun shell the egg of this bird has an unusually hard casing
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Wilson County Sheriff’s Office detectives also found seven shell casings. Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025 It's frequently served rolled into sausage-and-rice balls called boudin balls or stuffed into a casing like other sausage preparations. Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 Once harvested, nuts must be washed and dried and removed from their shell and, for some types of nuts, first from an exterior husk or other casing. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025 After the assassination, reports emerged that bullet casings recovered from the shooting contained references to internet memes and the video game Helldivers 2. Time, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for casing

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of casing was in 1791

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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casing. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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casing

noun
cas·​ing ˈkā-siŋ How to pronounce casing (audio)
1
: something that encloses or surrounds
2
: a frame around a door or window opening

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