casting

1 of 2

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

casting

2 of 2

present participle of cast entry 1

Examples of casting in a Sentence

Noun

The workers make metal castings for truck engines.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The idea and format for the docuseries, which follows models from initial castings and auditions through a runway debut, came directly from Victoria’s Secret consumers. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Musk said SpaceX is developing in-house casting for natural gas turbine blades and vanes, which is Howmet's turf. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Woodley’s casting was first reported in 2013, and director Marc Webb later confirmed that her scenes had been removed as the filmmakers worked to streamline the sequel and keep the focus on Peter and Gwen. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

There isn’t a bad piece of casting, or acting, or writing, or directing. — HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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