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

Whatever the reason, the casting adds so much more weight to Night of the Living Dead's gut-wrenching ending. —James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025

While the casting had not been finalized, the trade publications all mentioned that Brad Pitt was in talks to star. —Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 20 June 2025

Telfar literally put the casting in the hands of the people. —Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 20 June 2025

The casting and narrative offer a fitting metaphor, given that Idris is a promising newcomer on screen himself (audiences will know him best from six seasons of FX's Snowfall) and Pitt is a long-time movie star. —Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 17 June 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