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 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 first-ever agreement for these workers, who choreograph and coordinate intimate and nude scenes in entertainment, takes effect on February 22, 2026. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025 Most scenes are pulled straight from Reid’s novel, each tilt of a chin and press of a pec choreographed to the page. Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025 Scott previously worked on the off-Broadway production at New York City Center in 2024, which then transferred to Broadway this fall, making choreographing Ragtime with a 34-person cast slightly easier. Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025 Outdoors, the Christine London-landscaped grounds host a tiled zero-edge pool with a Baja shelf and spa, a grilling station, a fire pit conversation area, and a fountain with lights and jets choreographed to music. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 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 22 Dec. 2025.

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