typecast
[ tahyp-kast, -kahst ]
/ ˈtaɪpˌkæst, -ˌkɑst /
verb (used with object), type·cast, type·cast·ing. Theater.
to cast (a performer) in a role that requires characteristics of physique, manner, personality, etc., similar to those possessed by the performer.
to cast (a performer) repeatedly in a kind of role closely patterned after that of the actor's previous successes.
to stereotype: He realizes now he's been typecast as an executive errand boy.
Words nearby typecast
type-out,
type-site,
type-word,
typebar,
typecase,
typecast,
typeface,
typeholder,
typescript,
typeset,
typesetter
Definition for typecast (2 of 2)
type-cast
[ tahyp-kast, -kahst ]
/ ˈtaɪpˌkæst, -ˌkɑst /
verb (used with or without object), type-cast, type-cast·ing.
to cast (type).
adjective
(of text to be printed) having the type already cast.
Origin of type-cast
First recorded in 1875–80
OTHER WORDS FROM type-cast
type-cast·er, nounExample sentences from the Web for typecast
British Dictionary definitions for typecast
typecast
/ (ˈtaɪpˌkɑːst) /
verb -casts, -casting or -cast
(tr)
to cast (an actor) in the same kind of role continually, esp because of his physical appearance or previous success in such roles