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
Jenna Ortega appeared at the Marrakech International Film Festival in a red one-shoulder gown with a metallic choker detail.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The dress’s polished metal choker fed directly into the neckline, creating a sharp line across the collarbone before breaking into a single blouson sleeve on the left side.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025
Earle was dressed to the nines, well, more like the tens — some foreshadowing there — for the occasion, donning a glistening white and silver gown with feather accents, along with long white gloves and a blinding choker.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Trainor paired the gown with white opera-length gloves and a diamond choker necklace along with dangly diamond earrings.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The dress’s polished metal choker fed directly into the neckline, creating a sharp line across the collarbone before breaking into a single blouson sleeve on the left side.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025
Earle was dressed to the nines, well, more like the tens — some foreshadowing there — for the occasion, donning a glistening white and silver gown with feather accents, along with long white gloves and a blinding choker.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Trainor paired the gown with white opera-length gloves and a diamond choker necklace along with dangly diamond earrings.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 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 Dec. 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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