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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Heidi wore a diamond choker, while Leni wore a necklace adorned with emerald jewels.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The halter-neck mini, from the brand Retrofête ($1,498), is completely covered in strands of pearls, including at the collar, which gave the look of a pearl choker necklace.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
And even as Alcaraz held the trophy aloft, Sinner didn’t seem like a choker.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Ortega’s look featured minimal jewelry pieces, opting for delicate rings and a choker necklace.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The halter-neck mini, from the brand Retrofête ($1,498), is completely covered in strands of pearls, including at the collar, which gave the look of a pearl choker necklace.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
And even as Alcaraz held the trophy aloft, Sinner didn’t seem like a choker.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Ortega’s look featured minimal jewelry pieces, opting for delicate rings and a choker necklace.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 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 14 Sep. 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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