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

In line with the playwright’s other works, Mason expresses taboos through shimmering poetry and creative multipart casting that gives actors a chance to showcase their flexibility and range. —Amanda L. Andrei, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025

Ninety-seven percent of the cast are Colombian actors, chosen through an open online casting call and an extensive search across more than 40 cities and towns nationwide. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 May 2025

To register for the virtual castings, visit the Miss Universe Nicaragua website: missuniversenic.com This story was originally published May 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM. —Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025

The castings were announced by producers Bill Kenwright Ltd., Paul Taylor-Mills and Jerry Goehring. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 May 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