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

Category rules for eligibility and voting for the inaugural Academy Award for achievement in casting have been codified. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025

That’s a story that still resonates, as Ringwald notes, and one that could prove ripe for a remake, albeit with some creative and clever casting. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025

Garner's casting as the Silver Surfer—traditionally depicted in Marvel comics as the male character Norrin Radd—marks a bold pivot in the franchise's third cinematic adaptation. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025

In an interesting bit of casting, season 3 will also see the return of Rosemarie DeWitt, who appeared in a single season 2 appearance as Kathy, Aidan's ex. —Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Apr. 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