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

But perhaps most excitingly for those going through Traitors withdrawal is the casting of Tom Sandoval. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 May 2025

Chess will be presented by arrangement with Three Knights, the Shubert Organization and Robert Fox Ltd. Production dates, additional casting and creative team will be announced shortly. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 May 2025

In the years since, colorblind casting has become far more normalized. —Charlotte Alter, Time, 28 May 2025

Hit the comments with your thoughts on the above castings! —Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 May 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