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

This year also sees the debut of Tasveer EDU, which will run sessions throughout the year on development, financing, casting, rights and distribution. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

All parties involved in shows, model castings and photo shoots for Kering and LVMH brands are to receive training next year as part of a new zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment, abuse or violence. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Oddly, playing this cold-hearted version of a man all-consumed by the success of his own creation works even better with this casting. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

The remainder of general background casting will happen over the next two weeks to finalize the show's remaining needs. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 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