casting

1 of 2

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

casting

2 of 2

present participle of cast entry 1

Examples of casting in a Sentence

Noun

The workers make metal castings for truck engines.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Conversations will be led by creatives working across different film departments, from directing to music, casting, costumes and production. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Their promotions, as well as Belo-Osagie and Reiter’s casting, follow last week’s news that writer Martin Herlihy would leave SNL. — Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

In Contempt will begin filming in London in the fall with further casting coming closer to production commencing. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Some readers have pointed out how quickly blame gets assigned to Sandy even about aspects of the show, like casting, that are out of her control. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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