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
Recent Examples on the Web
The Olympic snowboarder accessorized with black pumps and silver jewelry, including a chainlink choker and safety pin earrings.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Saldaña accessorized the Saint Laurent gown with a black ribbon choker by Cartier along with other sparkling Cartier details.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Aimee Lou Wood’s Chelsea is shopping with her new friend Chloe, played by Charlotte Le Bon, as a masked intruder with a gun storms the hotel store and threatens her and an employee, before smashing a glass cabinet and stealing jewelry including a snake choker.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
The actress wore a strapless black velvet gown and chic black pointed-toe pumps, paired with a diamond choker necklace and stud earrings that complemented the jewelry on her ring finger.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Saldaña accessorized the Saint Laurent gown with a black ribbon choker by Cartier along with other sparkling Cartier details.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Aimee Lou Wood’s Chelsea is shopping with her new friend Chloe, played by Charlotte Le Bon, as a masked intruder with a gun storms the hotel store and threatens her and an employee, before smashing a glass cabinet and stealing jewelry including a snake choker.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
The actress wore a strapless black velvet gown and chic black pointed-toe pumps, paired with a diamond choker necklace and stud earrings that complemented the jewelry on her ring finger.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 5 Mar. 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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