choker

noun

ˈchō-kər How to pronounce choker (audio)
Definition of chokernext
as in necklace
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck a pearl choker closely wrapped around her throat

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Recent Examples of choker Accessories included chokers, body chains and butterfly clips while shoes were often chunky sneakers and Ugg boots. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 The Olympic snowboarder accessorized with black pumps and silver jewelry, including a chainlink choker and safety pin earrings. — Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 Saldaña accessorized the Saint Laurent gown with a black ribbon choker by Cartier along with other sparkling Cartier details. — Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 Aimee Lou Wood’s Chelsea is shopping with her new friend Chloe, played by Charlotte Le Bon, as a masked intruder with a gun storms the hotel store and threatens her and an employee, before smashing a glass cabinet and stealing jewelry including a snake choker. — Peter White, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for choker

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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choker. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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