choreograph

verb

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

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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Directed and choreographed by Danny Mefford (Kimberly Akimbo, Dear Evan Hansen), the award-winning revival of William Finn's hilarious comedy is playing Off-Broadway at New York's New World Stages. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Imagine combat choreographed by ants, swarms of elbows and legs scrabbling to emerge victorious. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Two groups of ultras performed choreographed routines of chants and jumping, backed by drums and trumpets. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Celia Rowlson-Hall, who has worked in music videos and short films, will choreograph the revival, which will feature music supervision by Or Matias. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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