choreograph

[ kawr-ee-uh-graf, -grahf, kohr- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to provide the choreography for:

   to choreograph a musical comedy.

2. to manage, maneuver, or direct:

   The author is a genius at choreographing a large cast of characters.

verb (used without object)

1. to work as a choreographer.

choreograph

/ ˈkɒrɪəˌɡræf /

verb

1. tr to compose the steps and dances for (a piece of music or ballet)

Other Words From

• re·chore·o·graph verb (used with object)
• un·chore·o·graphed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of choreograph¹

First recorded in 1875–80; back formation from choreography

Example Sentences

The plot could be straight out of an outlandish Bollywood thriller - except it is carefully choreographed.

From BBC

“The songs are basically in single takes unless there’s a location change that I did not anticipate. Even if it’s not yet dance, it’s still choreographed because there’s a musical rhythm to everything that’s happening.”

From Los Angeles Times

She choreographed her first dance, “Divining,” for the company in 1984.

From Los Angeles Times

“We shot it over several days, and it was very much like a choreographed dance,” recalls Mara.

From Los Angeles Times

To a casual observer, the quintet might seem like the prototype girl band: Coiffed, choreographed and bristling with confidence.

From BBC