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 singer paired the look with a matching plaid choker, fingerless black gloves that went up to her elbows and thigh-high black boots.
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
His younger two girls could be seen adorably matching in orange, pink and yellow tie-dye dresses, while his oldest wore a long, floral dress and pendant choker.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Its provocative lingerie kicks up the kink, with moody styles and accessories that nod to bondage—cuffs, chokers, harnesses, and barely-there thongs draped in gold chains.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Carpenter accessorized with a sparkling choker while her hair was styled in soft waves.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
His younger two girls could be seen adorably matching in orange, pink and yellow tie-dye dresses, while his oldest wore a long, floral dress and pendant choker.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Its provocative lingerie kicks up the kink, with moody styles and accessories that nod to bondage—cuffs, chokers, harnesses, and barely-there thongs draped in gold chains.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Carpenter accessorized with a sparkling choker while her hair was styled in soft waves.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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