Meanings
nouncentral casting (uncountable)
- uncountableAn unspecified source of stereotypical types for film or television.
Origin
A trademark genericization, from the brand name Central Casting.
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APA
central casting. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/central%20casting
MLA
“central casting.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/central%20casting. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “central casting,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/central%20casting.
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