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

• 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

This year, the Brazilian star raised the bar with more than a thousand drones choreographed and synchronized with fireworks, lasers and lights. —Billboard Brazil, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025

The production, a hot ticket last season at Perelman Performing Arts Center | PAC NYC in downtown Manhattan that was extended three times, is directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch and choreographed by Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025

Despite all the new elements at play, Shushu/Tong’s mischievous charm remains carefully choreographed. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025

The dance was choreographed by Taylor Swift's Eras Tour choreographer Mandy Moore, who was shown in the audience. —Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

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