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 social media star put some final touches with perspex heels, a Tiffany diamond choker and matching rings.
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Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The silver gem heels by Giuseppe Zanotti, a diamond choker, and matching earrings were ideal accessories for this look.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
She's paired this with a chunky Westwood orb choker with black beads or pearls.
—Courtesy Of Esther Newman., refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024
While the Princess of Wales paired the cross with a velvet purple floor-length dress by Catherine Walker, Kardashian opted to marry the 5.25-carat necklace with pearl chokers and an ivory shawl cape.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The silver gem heels by Giuseppe Zanotti, a diamond choker, and matching earrings were ideal accessories for this look.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
She's paired this with a chunky Westwood orb choker with black beads or pearls.
—Courtesy Of Esther Newman., refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024
While the Princess of Wales paired the cross with a velvet purple floor-length dress by Catherine Walker, Kardashian opted to marry the 5.25-carat necklace with pearl chokers and an ivory shawl cape.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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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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