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 Knightley accessorized the look with a silver choker with little stars on it, a few rings on each hand and black earrings with diamonds on them. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025 The most important necklace in the group is a diamond choker, featuring a 2.50-carat square-cut emerald. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 As for her accessories, Knightley opted for simple touches, featuring a silver choker necklace with small stars, dainty earrings and a few delicate rings. Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025 Accessories included chokers, body chains and butterfly clips while shoes were often chunky sneakers and Ugg boots. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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