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 will be directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon (An American in Paris, MJ: The Musical), per Billboard. Jen Juneau, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Wheeldon directed and choreographed the musical version of An American in Paris, which had productions in Paris, on Broadway, and in London. Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025 The film has an original score composed by Tom Howe and dance sequences choreographed by choreographed by Dondraico Johnson. Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025 After a few years of building a fan base with its brash, innovative style (the USFL featured choreographed touchdown celebrations by players and instant replay both before the NFL did), the league seemed poised for success. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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