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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As choreographed by Lauryn Schmelzer, Madison Jaffe-Richter anchors most of the often droll dancing and there’s some terrific singing from Kelcy Taylor, who just needs more confidence. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025 In his hands, the humor pops, the razor-sharp family dynamics feel real and the transformation of the space is well choreographed. Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025 As raging fires threaten Cuernavaca, Mexico, a young woman choreographs a dance based on the work of expressionist Mary Wigman. Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025 That pause is now more choreographed than a Met Gala entrance. Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 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 24 May. 2025.

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