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
Recent Examples on the Web
There’s even proof that the star wears the choker in her daily life — just take a look back at this Instagram selfie from March 2022.
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
In addition to the mandatory cowboy hat, the model wore low-rise leather flares with a sequined tie-back halter top, and a chunky turquoise and metal pendant choker on a leather thong.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
Tying the look altogether, Taylor accessorized with a chunky silver choker and black sunglasses with metallic silver arms.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Necklaces sometimes tend to take a backseat to chandelier earrings or a statement cocktail ring on red carpets these days, but not this year, as chokers, pendants and sautoirs ruled the parade of gems at the 96th Academy Awards.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
America Ferrera’s was radiant in De Beers 18K white gold Metamorphosis ‘Autumn’ diamond open choker necklace at the 2024 SAG Awards.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Not kind of a choker, or choker adjacent, but a flat-out choker.
—Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
Her tomb contained magnificent pieces including a headdress of gold leaves, necklaces, chokers, earrings, and ten rings, amongst many more examples crafted from precious metals and stones.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
The ensemble was topped off with pieces from the maison’s High Jewelry collection, including stud earrings, rings, and a stunning white diamond choker with a massive yellow stone at the center.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
In addition to the mandatory cowboy hat, the model wore low-rise leather flares with a sequined tie-back halter top, and a chunky turquoise and metal pendant choker on a leather thong.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
Tying the look altogether, Taylor accessorized with a chunky silver choker and black sunglasses with metallic silver arms.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Necklaces sometimes tend to take a backseat to chandelier earrings or a statement cocktail ring on red carpets these days, but not this year, as chokers, pendants and sautoirs ruled the parade of gems at the 96th Academy Awards.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
America Ferrera’s was radiant in De Beers 18K white gold Metamorphosis ‘Autumn’ diamond open choker necklace at the 2024 SAG Awards.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Not kind of a choker, or choker adjacent, but a flat-out choker.
—Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
Her tomb contained magnificent pieces including a headdress of gold leaves, necklaces, chokers, earrings, and ten rings, amongst many more examples crafted from precious metals and stones.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
The ensemble was topped off with pieces from the maison’s High Jewelry collection, including stud earrings, rings, and a stunning white diamond choker with a massive yellow stone at the center.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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