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choker

noun

ˈchō-kər

Definition of choker

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 The watch converted into a diamond choker, its hands set to midnight, did not exactly discourage further investigation. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 In the selfie video, Valentina grinned into the camera wearing a gold choker and gold hoops as her mother hugged her from behind. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Diana had the cluster reset into a seven-strand pearl choker. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 Magnetic Gold sees gold chains, chokers, bracelets, earrings, and statement rings decorated with diamonds in unusual cuts and colors. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for choker

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necklace

Noun

Qeelin’s Wulu jewelry collection — fashioned in the shape of auspicious bottle gourds — supposedly brings good family fortune, while Vivienne Westwood’s orb necklaces are thought to benefit your career.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The collection boasts an assortment of rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

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