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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Choreographers for the dances segments included Jo Nain from Jam Republic, who choreographed Golden, and Lee Jung, who worked on Soda Pop. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025 The hip-hop group dance was choreographed by Guy Groove and also featured dancers Maddie Ziegler, Mackenzie Ziegler, Nia Frazier and Brynn Rumfallo, all of whom were not spotted at Hilliker's wedding. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 To get at him, there are numerous martial arts fights/acrobatics and an abundance of beheadings and gougings, staged and choreographed with precision. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025 The production will be brought to life with a book written by Kate Wetherhead (The Devil Wears Prada), music and lyrics from Mark Sonnenblick (Kpop Demon Hunters), and it will be directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe (Octet). De Elizabeth, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for choreograph

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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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 22 Sep. 2025.

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