- present participle of case.
casing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Like endless, dormant serpents, the colossal concrete casing of the pipelines stretched along the seabed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Police stopped, questioned and frisked those suspected of carrying weapons or casing a business, dissuading the ill-intentioned from packing guns while reducing shootings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
More than £600 of damage was caused to the casing and the museum floor in the incident on 6 December last year, a court heard.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
It’s unclear whether Combs and Tracy were targeted, or if the suspects were casing homes in the area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
One of the ear pads is dangling from wires, and the casing is cracked.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
![]()
Lined on the floor was box after box of ballpoint-pen-sized .50-caliber rounds; beside them lay a mound of bullet casings and a half-destroyed drone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
L3Harris gathers explosive propellant, nozzles and casings for the rocket motor that powers it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
In the 1990s, the agency started sharing with local law enforcement agencies its National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, which collects the unique marks on bullet casings found at shooting scenes.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
One trader sifted through pink, green and purple beads that she said would be moulded into e-cigarette casings sold in the Middle East.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
While I was careful to clean up his droppings, it was difficult to capture the seed casings that he scattered across the floor.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing casing
"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 3
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"A Brief Account of the Facts" and "Comprehending the Calamity"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word