English · Slang Attested

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.

Where it’s used: Used American English

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.

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