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

Momoa’s casting was first announced in February. —Pat Saperstein, Variety, 9 June 2026

Additional tour stops and casting will be announced at a later date. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 June 2026

La Mirada’s casting for this Odette and Prince Siegfried elevates the couple’s moves in close quarters, Rasha Willes Samaha and Anton Harrison LaMon dancing with precision. —Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026

And while the search for the new Bond is finally underway, it's believed that director Denis Villeneuve and casting director Nina Gold are searching for an actor significantly younger than Elba, who is now 53. —Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 8 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