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

Stevens’ casting comes a month after Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlighted the series, which had been in the works for a couple of years. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

According to Tina Brown, the former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, Meghan’s casting was revoked after a wave of public criticism. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2026

Variety understands that while the new season is in pre-production no scripts have yet been finalized, let alone new casting, despite rumors of Meghan Markle joining. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Don Diamont is looking back on his 2009 firing from The Young and the Restless and subsequent casting on The Bold and the Beautiful. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 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