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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Presented by the center’s Bamachol Dance Program and the Women’s International Zionist Organization, the tribute, choreographed by Shlomi Elimelech, honors the lives lost and the resilience of those still held hostage. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 Their collaboration continued off-screen, with the launch of The Wedding Dance School in 2020, which helps couples choreograph their first dance. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 Every detail of the athletic side of the show was carefully designed and choreographed by Sheldon’s team. Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 Both dances are choreographed by pros Jenna Johnson and Britt Stewart to TikToker Keke Janajah’s moves. Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for choreograph

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
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 8 Oct. 2025.

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