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

Nancy Nayor, a casting director on Scream 4, recalled Panettiere’s casting in an interview with THR on Monday. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

On the production and technical sides, the show was recognized for editing, sound mixing, casting, costumes, and Whitaker’s cinematography. — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

As for the casting, and notably getting Hamm, as Andrew Cooper, to return to world later than but still in the universe of a Don Draper? — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Opening night, as well as casting and theater information haven’t been announced. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 Aug. 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