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 As Ever founder styled herself simply with a gold circular choker and matching bracelet, with a pale pink manicure and her dark brunette hair lightly waved.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The hair, done in collaboration with Tresemmé and head hairstylist Lacy Redway, became the accessory of almost every look, wrapped around each model's neck like a thick choker.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Angela stalks the flatlands of Odessa in designer heels and diamond chokers.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
In one-of-a-kind high-jewelry chokers and necklaces, the design is rendered in black diamond-like carbon, or DLC—a high-tech material known for its exceptional hardness and scratch-resistance that is often used in watchmaking—and combined with diamonds and yellow gold for an avant-garde look.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The hair, done in collaboration with Tresemmé and head hairstylist Lacy Redway, became the accessory of almost every look, wrapped around each model's neck like a thick choker.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Angela stalks the flatlands of Odessa in designer heels and diamond chokers.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
In one-of-a-kind high-jewelry chokers and necklaces, the design is rendered in black diamond-like carbon, or DLC—a high-tech material known for its exceptional hardness and scratch-resistance that is often used in watchmaking—and combined with diamonds and yellow gold for an avant-garde look.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 22 Feb. 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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