choreograph

verb

cho·​reo·​graph ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf How to pronounce choreograph (audio)
choreographed; choreographing; choreographs
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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 How to pronounce choreograph (audio)
noun

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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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This version is choreographed by Connecticut Ballet founder and artistic director Brett Raphael. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 Dean shared during the evening, when the show’s perfectly coiffed presentation felt less choreographed. — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Christopher Wheeldon is directing and choreographing with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Tom Kitt. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 The group is also noted for its dynamic and synchronized choreographed performances. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choreograph

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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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 Aug. 2026.

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