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

Deadline first reported Scorsese’s casting. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026

He is charged with one count of unlawful voting by aliens and one count of the procurement, casting, or tabulation of ballots that are known to be materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent under state law. —Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026

During a May 19 interview on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, the bestselling author spoke about fan reactions to the casting of her 2020 romance novel's upcoming film adaptation. —Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

The conservative backlash against The Odyssey isn’t limited to complaints about Helen’s casting. —Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 18 May 2026

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