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

That’s especially clear in the casting of Rosamund Pike, who delivers a deliciously camp and villainous twist on the antagonist. —Barry Levitt, Time, 15 Nov. 2025

The issue, Jeep determined, is that some engines may be contaminated with residual sand from the casting process. —Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025

Affleck and Leavitt’s Dancing With the Stars casting serves as an example of the cross-functionality their parent company Disney is willing to breach within its slate. —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025

The academy also made several other changes around the Oscars, including the introduction of a new award for achievement in casting, which will be given out in 2026, and an award for achievement in stunt design, which will be handed out for the first time in 2028. —Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 13 Nov. 2025

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