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

With Frankenstein cementing its place in the Best Picture lineup, the unexpected triumph of the Aussie’s last-minute casting is a solid narrative, though the Charles Melton Rule says that a hunk’s place is not secure until their name is physically being read on nomination morning. —Nate Jones, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025

High-end pans are usually made in smaller batches and with extensive hand-finishing after the casting process. —Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025

Disney is eyeing to shoot Tangled in the UK beginning in June, although scheduling could change, depending on the casting. —Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025

Additional casting announcements and production details will be revealed as the 2026 shoot date approaches. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Dec. 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