choreograph

verb

cho·​reo·​graph ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf How to pronounce choreograph (audio)
choreographed; choreographing; choreographs

transitive verb

1
: to compose the choreography of
choreograph a ballet
2
: to arrange or direct the movements, progress, or details of
a carefully choreographed meeting

intransitive verb

: to engage in choreography
choreographer noun

Examples of choreograph in a Sentence

She was hired to choreograph the ballet routines. the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances
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The production, a hot ticket last season at Perelman Performing Arts Center | PAC NYC in downtown Manhattan that was extended three times, is directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch and choreographed by Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons. Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025 Despite all the new elements at play, Shushu/Tong’s mischievous charm remains carefully choreographed. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 The dance was choreographed by Taylor Swift's Eras Tour choreographer Mandy Moore, who was shown in the audience. Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 Moore choreographed the Oscar-winning film La La Land, as well as American Hustle and Silver Linings Playbook. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for choreograph

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of choreograph was in 1943

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“Choreograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choreograph. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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