choker

noun chok·er \ ˈchō-kər \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

Examples: choker in a Sentence

Definition of choker

1 : one that chokes

2 : something (such as a collar or necklace) worn closely about the throat or neck

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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 of choker from the Web

The updated series was going to feature a body-positive Heather Chandler with short, dyed hair, chokers and gold rings.

— maria pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Heathers TV Show Pulled After Santa Fe Shooting: 'This Was a Very Difficult Decision'," 2 June 2018
From the macabre details (teddy bears, death masks, rosary chokers) to the streetwear-ready ensembles (dirty sneakers and glamorous overcoats), each of the looks was on theme.

— sarah spellings, The Cut, "9 References to Death in Gucci’s Cruise Show," 31 May 2018
Johnson also recruited celebrity stylist Kim Kimble to outfit Kardashian in Jasmine's trademark gold choker and earrings.

— leah prinzivalli, Allure, "Kandee Johnson Turned Kim Kardashian Into Disney's Princess Jasmine for Her New Makeup Tutorial," 29 May 2018
At one point Clarke’s Qi’ra shimmers into a room wearing a slinky black Halston-style gown with a decorative metal disco-choker attached, like something Bianca Jagger would have worn to Studio 54.

— stephanie zacharek, Time, "Review: Solo Is an Uneven Star Wars Film. But It's Filled With Terrific Performances," 16 May 2018
Let the young ones try carding wool, making their own colonial choker, participating in crafts and help turning the soil and planting seeds.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Glastonbury Edition," 1 May 2018
The look was accessorized with red, white, and turquoise earrings and a choker.

— amira rasool, Teen Vogue, "These Native Teens Are Representing Indigenous Designers Through Their Prom Looks," 23 Apr. 2018
Her eyes, Wilson says, were inspired by the supermodel Iman and her overall look by Princess of South Africa Barbie, who favors gold choker necklaces that resemble those of the Ndebele people.

— emilia petrarca, The Cut, "Body Con Job," 11 May 2018
Let the young ones try carding wool, making their own colonial choker, participating in crafts and help turning the soil and planting seeds.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Glastonbury Edition," 1 May 2018

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