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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Taylor-Corbett would be back on Broadway in 1994, choreographing dance scenes for Sally Marr…And Her Escorts, a biographical play about Lenny Bruce’s mother starring Joan Rivers in the title role. Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025 That was kind of a conglomeration of steps that was choreographed by Chris, our fantastic choreographer. Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025 The show features Mexican-style bull riding, trick roping, mariachi music, Portuguese-style bullfights and more, all choreographed by Jerry. Amanda Lopez, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025 Zoom in: Here's a roundup of can't-miss events: The Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza showcases Mexican-style bull riding, trick roping, Mariachi music, side saddle riders and Portuguese-style bullfights — all choreographed by fourth-generation champion charro Jerry Diaz. Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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