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

An open casting call for characters Harry, Ron, and Hermione has been announced in the UK and Ireland. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2024

The notice also says that casting will be inclusive to all races, ethnicities and gender identities. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Sep. 2024

And yes, her casting is controversial, maybe even upsetting for people. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024

Ramsay also appears to be filming at an unnamed restaurant in Westwego, according to a casting call. —Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024

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

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