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

Whitford’s casting is a West Wing reunion for not just him and Janney, but also for series creator Debora Cahn, who was a writer and producer on the NBC drama. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025

Further casting additions include Jean-Benoît Ugeux, Pierre Gervais, Ruth Becquart, Viviane De Muynck, Jan Bijvoet and Peter Van den Begin. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025

Specific details regarding casting can be found on the FAQ page on The Amazing Race website. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

Whatever your heart desires, a new television project that celebrates and empowers men and women in mid-life and beyond, is holding an open casting call. —Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 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