casting

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noun

cast·​ing ˈka-stiŋ How to pronounce casting (audio)
Synonyms of castingnext
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

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present participle of cast entry 1

Examples of casting in a Sentence

Noun The workers make metal castings for truck engines.
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Noun
Long used in pagan rituals and spell casting—typically placed on dedicated altars—candles are seen as the bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Further casting is underway, with additional names to be announced. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 When the casting was announced, a reporter suggested to Roddenberry that by the 24th century, in a time of faster-than-light starships, surely humankind would have found a cure for male pattern baldness, no? — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026 The festival lineup also includes wildlife presentations, exhibitor booths and demonstrations, and a Kids Zone with face painting, lawn games, casting activities, a gopher tortoise burrow exhibit and crafts. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for casting

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of casting was in the 14th century

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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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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

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