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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The 14 dancers will also present works for solos, duets and ensembles choreographed by Janet Alvis, Kelsey Hirte, Ryan Harris and Alison Johnstone. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025 The musical directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, opened April 5, after starting previews March 11. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025 The production, directed by Michael Mayer and choreographed by Steven Hoggett, marks this therapy milestone by having backup singers and chorus members emerge from behind Neil’s chair. Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025 According to the testimony, Combs would choreograph the sessions and then watch them while masturbating. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 26 June 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 23 Jul. 2025.

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