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

During episode 2 of the competition show, which aired Monday, July 20, guest judge Brandon Armstrong challenged the dancers to choreograph and perform a routine that tells a meaningful story about their lives. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

The production, directed by David Mendizábal and choreographed by Tony Thomas, is a joyous affair. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Krishna Istha and Sophie Ellerby handle dramaturgy duties, Will Duke is designing video, Prema Mehta is on lighting, Nicola Chang is composing sound and Matthew Wells is choreographing movement. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2026

The piece was choreographed by the Broadway actor/choreographer Douglas Norwick, who died in 1984. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 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