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

This became a hallmark of works Cunningham choreographed for Sacramento Ballet, blending classical skill with modern dance and dramatic, almost cinematic flair. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026

It was commissioned by the KC Ballet, Colorado Ballet and Royal Winnipeg Ballet and choreographed by Septime Webre. —Dan Kelly march 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026

Leadership transitions inside the Islamic Republic are normally carefully choreographed affairs. —Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

Of course, Martinez said, dance forms like ballet have long been used as storytelling, and Broadway musicals are choreographed. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 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