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

Today’s announcement of Apollo’s casting, however, came as a surprise, per IndieWire. —James Factora, Them, 23 July 2024

Brook lets the pace slacken a couple of times, or that might be a result of the show’s extended run and mix-and-match casting, but the audience’s attention shouldn’t waver. —Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2024

Additional casting is underway, with Studiocanal handling world sales. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 July 2024

The Hollywood Reporter was first to report the casting. —Katcy Stephan, Variety, 22 July 2024

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

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