1
: one that chokes
2
: something (such as a collar or necklace) worn closely about the throat or neck
Examples of choker in a Sentence
They called him a choker when he missed the shot that would have won the game.
a pearl choker closely wrapped around her throat
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The Princess of Wales wore a red dress by Catherine Walker with a bow detail and matching hat by Gina Foster, and appeared to accessorize with Queen Elizabeth's four-strand Garrard pearl choker with diamond clasp and Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl drop earrings.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Knightley accessorized the look with a silver choker with little stars on it, a few rings on each hand and black earrings with diamonds on them.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
The most important necklace in the group is a diamond choker, featuring a 2.50-carat square-cut emerald.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
As for her accessories, Knightley opted for simple touches, featuring a silver choker necklace with small stars, dainty earrings and a few delicate rings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Knightley accessorized the look with a silver choker with little stars on it, a few rings on each hand and black earrings with diamonds on them.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
The most important necklace in the group is a diamond choker, featuring a 2.50-carat square-cut emerald.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
As for her accessories, Knightley opted for simple touches, featuring a silver choker necklace with small stars, dainty earrings and a few delicate rings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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choker
noun
chok·er
ˈchō-kər 
1
: one that chokes
2
: something (as a necklace) that fits closely around the neck
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