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

Davis is now the second cast member announced for the pilot, following the casting of Peter Krause. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026

Seattle connections may come up during casting, Probst said, but his relationship with players shifts once the game starts. —Paige Cornwell, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026

What about the backlash from the un-casting of Melissa Barrera? —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026

Marni under Risso also became known for shiny supermodel casting and celebrity cameos. —Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026

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