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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Seen often in our choker designs, particularly across our new O by Yoko Collection.
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The Celestial Radiance choker features a 10.30-carat yellow diamond, representing solar rays bouncing between planets dispersing into delicate angular shapes, dazzling with yellow and brown diamonds.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Signature pieces include cord necklaces with one-of-kind medallions, chunky beaded chokers, and new this summer, stone collars and fish and knot-shaped pendants—any of which makes for the perfect complement to your current looks.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Sherman was a squeaky-clean regular on the covers of Tiger Beat and Sixteen magazines, often with hair over his eyes and a choker on his neck.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The Celestial Radiance choker features a 10.30-carat yellow diamond, representing solar rays bouncing between planets dispersing into delicate angular shapes, dazzling with yellow and brown diamonds.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Signature pieces include cord necklaces with one-of-kind medallions, chunky beaded chokers, and new this summer, stone collars and fish and knot-shaped pendants—any of which makes for the perfect complement to your current looks.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Sherman was a squeaky-clean regular on the covers of Tiger Beat and Sixteen magazines, often with hair over his eyes and a choker on his neck.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for choker
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 13 Jul. 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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