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

The problem comes when ideological casting choices begin to undermine the narrative, contravening Grisham’s famously effective structure and pacing. —Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025

The casting marks a reunion between the actor and the director, with the two having previously worked together in Guadagnino’s Bones And All. —Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025

For their most recent work, The White Lotus received 23 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, multiple acting nods, as well as recognition in directing, writing, casting, costumes, makeup, and cinematography, among others. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025

Phil Collinson also produces, with Hoar directing and Andy Pryor headingup casting. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Sep. 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