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

The confirmation arrives following our report last week of the casting of McGregor as Violet Sorrengail and Sakraya as Xaden Riorson. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

At castings, designers and casting directors are not just reviewing faces, but how people bring the clothes to life. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Physical production, business affairs, casting, consumer insights, studio operations, music, and worldwide theatrical distribution will continue reporting to me, alongside Julie and Alana. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

Physical production, business affairs, casting, consumer insights, studio operations, music and worldwide theatrical distribution will report to Valenti, alongside Rapaport and Mayo. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Oct. 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