as in necklace
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck a pearl choker closely wrapped around her throat

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Recent Examples of choker Ortega’s look featured minimal jewelry pieces, opting for delicate rings and a choker necklace. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025 From the racks, Anna pulls a Christopher John Rogers red bustier top and army green handkerchief skirt, paired with pink Dior sunglasses, a rosette choker, and black mesh Norma Kamali gloves (all pictured in the poster). Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025 The Honest Beauty founder, 44, accessorized the look with several gold pieces, including a dangling pendant chain, a dainty choker necklace with a butterfly charm and several earrings. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 July 2025 Harrison took it up a notch with standout sculptural pieces from Swarovski’s iconic collections, like the Lucent earrings and the bold Millenia choker. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for choker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choker
necklace
Noun
  • On her feet, a pair of perspex heels, and jewelry that included silver hoop earrings and a charm necklace.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The children's book author complemented her look with Jimmy Choo shoes and silver Samer Halimeh jewelry, including a statement necklace with matching earrings.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choker. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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