casting couch
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An actual couch or sofa used for this practice.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There was a wide damask covered divan in a shadowy corner, like a casting couch.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “casting couch” mean?
An actual couch or sofa used for this practice.
Is “casting couch” formal or informal?
casting couch is generally slang.