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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Alaïa took the trend further with an oversized black flower choker blooming from the closure of a cropped jacket.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Turner-Smith completed the look with the lucite Gianvito Rossi Diana heels and accessorized with an oversize choker made of acrylic and Swarovski crystals — which created the illusion of a puffed neckline — threader earrings and a matching minaudière.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
RaiNao wears a gold dress, with her right arm especially bedecked in gold jewelry in addition to a lavish choker around her neck.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales accessorized her attire with Queen Elizabeth II‘s four strand Japanese pearl choker.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Turner-Smith completed the look with the lucite Gianvito Rossi Diana heels and accessorized with an oversize choker made of acrylic and Swarovski crystals — which created the illusion of a puffed neckline — threader earrings and a matching minaudière.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
RaiNao wears a gold dress, with her right arm especially bedecked in gold jewelry in addition to a lavish choker around her neck.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales accessorized her attire with Queen Elizabeth II‘s four strand Japanese pearl choker.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 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 15 Oct. 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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