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

• arrange
• blueprint
• budget
• calculate
• chart
• design
• frame
• lay out
• map (out)
• organize
• plan
• prepare
• project
• scheme (out)
• shape
• strategize (about)

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

The people who choreograph the fight, the coordinators, are the best on the planet. —Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

Kim carefully choreographs the timing of plot turns, scattering them as graceful motifs throughout the story. —The Know, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025

The rags-to-riches son of Cuban immigrants, Pino had choreographed the food, drinks, music and atmosphere to reflect his heritage. —Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025

The Oscars red carpet is dazzling and choreographed, but accidents happen In an industry town with more red carpets than days of the week, the Oscar red carpet is special. —Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025

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