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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The Delhi Durbar Emerald choker is part of a set called the Delhi Durbar Parure that was created for Queen Mary in 1911 by the former crown jeweler Garrard.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
At 16 inches, the necklace is, as far as I’m concerned, the ideal length — skimming the collarbones without extending too far down the chest or alternatively being as tight as a choker.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Blazy has embraced this maximalist ethos, adding his own more modern spin, and proposing new ways of styling classic Chanel pieces like statement earrings, chain necklaces, and chokers.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Twin sisters Veronica and Vanessa Merrell embodied the 2000s with brio: the former in jeans tucked into sequin boots, a silver top and a choker; the latter in a silver dress, embellished with not one but two belts at the waist and a choker.
—Cathy Tran, Vanity Fair, 25 Mar. 2026
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
At 16 inches, the necklace is, as far as I’m concerned, the ideal length — skimming the collarbones without extending too far down the chest or alternatively being as tight as a choker.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Blazy has embraced this maximalist ethos, adding his own more modern spin, and proposing new ways of styling classic Chanel pieces like statement earrings, chain necklaces, and chokers.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Twin sisters Veronica and Vanessa Merrell embodied the 2000s with brio: the former in jeans tucked into sequin boots, a silver top and a choker; the latter in a silver dress, embellished with not one but two belts at the waist and a choker.
—Cathy Tran, Vanity Fair, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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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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