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

Additional casting and creative team members for A Few Good Men will be announced at a later date. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Which apparently disqualifies them from having an opinion about a movie or casting decision. —Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Raven’s casting on Drag Race Down Under vs the World, which is hosted by RuPaul’s right hand Michelle Visage, came as a shock on Tuesday. —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026

No casting has been confirmed for this production. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 June 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