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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For the Klarna & Paris Hilton House of Y2K Launch Party in Los Angeles, the mom of two wore a figure-hugging silver dress with a matching choker, clutch purse, heels and fingerless gloves and blingy sunglasses.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The video begins and ends with a shot of the girl riding a bike away from the scene of the crime, visible injuries on her face, wearing a tattoo choker and a denim jacket — and yes, the rest of the video is that Tumblrcore as well.
—James Factora, Them, 4 Dec. 2024
Alighieri’s 24-karat and freshwater pearl choker and Jennifer Fisher’s impeccably cool, 10-karat tube cuff are both under-$250.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Jeweler The Anjir’s handmade pieces adopt a more modern aesthetic: bubble-like gold rings, pearl chokers, bracelets with hamsa pendants.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The video begins and ends with a shot of the girl riding a bike away from the scene of the crime, visible injuries on her face, wearing a tattoo choker and a denim jacket — and yes, the rest of the video is that Tumblrcore as well.
—James Factora, Them, 4 Dec. 2024
Alighieri’s 24-karat and freshwater pearl choker and Jennifer Fisher’s impeccably cool, 10-karat tube cuff are both under-$250.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Jeweler The Anjir’s handmade pieces adopt a more modern aesthetic: bubble-like gold rings, pearl chokers, bracelets with hamsa pendants.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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