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 43-year-old paired the gown, recreated for her by the French fashion house Givenchy, with black, elbow-length opera gloves, stiletto heels, a diamond choker necklace, and a chignon. Sam Reed, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2025 Earle, meanwhile, pairs the sleek faux leather-looking jeans with a tonal bralette and choker, finishing the look with a pair of platform clog shoes. Marissa Muller, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025 Reid not long ago was considered, at best, the greatest coach never to win a Super Bowl and, at worst, an all-time postseason choker. Tim Graham, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025 Melania wore a dress by French-American designer Herve Pierre, which was complimented by a black choker from jeweler Harry Winston. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for choker 

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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choker. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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