choreograph

verb

cho·​reo·​graph ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf 

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

ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fər 

noun

Synonyms of choreograph

• plan
• prepare
• organize
• arrange
• design
• calculate
• devise

Examples of choreograph in a Sentence

She was hired to choreograph the ballet routines.

the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances

Recent Examples on the Web

The award-winning revival of William Finn's hilarious comedy, directed and choreographed by Danny Mefford (Kimberly Akimbo, Dear Evan Hansen), is playing Off-Broadway at New York's New World Stages. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

From the moment the gates slide open, the unusually deep setback—a rarity in Beverly Hills—choreographs an arrival sequence more commonly associated with boutique resorts than private homes. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Djokovic is hoping to inspire next week at Wimbledon too, saying his daughter is already choreographing his celebratory dance moves. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

Musical sequences are choreographed by The Joffrey Ballet’s Xavier Nuñez and feature performances from The Joffrey Ballet Chicago dancers. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for choreograph

• autograph
• biograph
• cenotaph
• chronograph
• epigraph
• epitaph
• hodograph
• holograph
• hydrograph
• lithograph
• micrograph
• monograph