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
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fər How to pronounce choreograph (audio)
noun

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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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Watching Jeanie Buss make her rounds underscored the artistry of hosting, of choreographing experiences, of cultivating culture. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, the Second Stage Theater production will begin previews October 22 at Broadway’s Hayes Theater ahead of an official opening on Monday, November 16. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 The musical first opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre in 1981, directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, the visionary behind A Chorus Line. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 At least fights themselves are fine, choreographing maximum damage in narrow spaces. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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