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

For ‘creamy layer casting’ — the very top roles — it’s all done by the production houses. —Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026

Season 2 casting has been handled by Kei Kawamura and Laura Schiff, whose work on the first season won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting in a Drama Series. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026

No one would deny that casting is an important part of a movie, but who really believes that casting directors choose casts independent of directors and executives? —Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026

Backlash follows more diverse casting Even as the franchise expanded its casting, contestants and leads of color have often faced backlash from segments of the show’s audience. —Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 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