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

There was such a big R&B music scene there that [Kandi’s casting] would represent a vertical of Atlanta that had not been capped yet for Real Housewives of Atlanta. —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025

Instructors will cover the basics of fly fishing, including rod and reel selection, casting, types of flies and knot tying. —Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2025

The casting of that namesake is probably the biggest single factor among a lot of successful ones. —Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025

Another notable addition is Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, whose casting was revealed in March 2025. —EW.com, 1 Aug. 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