typecast

verb

type·​cast ˈtīp-ˌkast How to pronounce typecast (audio)
typecast; typecasting

transitive verb

1
: to cast (an actor) in a part calling for the same characteristics as those possessed by the performer
2
: to cast (an actor) repeatedly in the same type of role
3
: stereotype sense 2

Examples of typecast in a Sentence

Her television work typecast her as a helpless victim.
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No one wants to be typecast as cute, especially not someone who started acting at the age of nine, when cuteness is taken for granted. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 The process also required a balance between finding the exact right fit for a part and avoiding typecasting, like when bringing in Mikkelsen, an actor known for playing a great villain, as the game’s main villain. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Latino culture typecasts hombres as eternal machos always a few drinks away from brawling or bawling. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 His rough exterior and no-nonsense approach tend to typecast him as a football machine devoid of personality or emotion. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for typecast

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of typecast was in 1927

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“Typecast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typecast. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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