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

Scream 7 casting seems designed to lure fans back in. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025

Not since the abdication crisis of 1936 has there been such a public casting aside of a senior British royal. —Max Foster, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025

Trans performers and allies have decried the casting of cis men in trans roles, in particular. —Abby Monteil, Them., 31 Oct. 2025

Next up, Black Label will reteam with director JD Dillard for The Strange, for which casting is underway. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 Oct. 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