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 solo ballet, choreographed by Alvin Ailey for his mother, was first danced by Jamison. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 Dix was a popular baritone on network radio and had just made his Broadway debut in The Corn Is Green, starring Ethel Barrymore, when he was hired to play cadet Chuck Green in Best Foot Forward, directed by George Abbott and choreographed by Gene Kelly. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Feb. 2025 While other cast members will be announced at a later date, the production will be directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo. Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025 As superstars go, his willingness to be vulnerable before the public stands out in an era of personalities choreographed by masters of branding. Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 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 14 Mar. 2025.

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