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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In March, the brand began selling the first of its collaborations with U.S. connections: a snake chain choker (in a choice of metals, starting at $650) and bracelet (starting at $400), made with the fashion house 3.1 Phillip Lim.
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Felicia Craddock, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Kaela, 28, went for a bold look with a yellow strapless dress, coordinating choker, and spunky ponytail.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 May 2025
What’s more intense, the choker or the Elvis-y belt?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Her two-piece look was paired with a floor-length black skirt and a Cartier gold choker necklace.
—Janelle Ash , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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Felicia Craddock, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Kaela, 28, went for a bold look with a yellow strapless dress, coordinating choker, and spunky ponytail.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 May 2025
What’s more intense, the choker or the Elvis-y belt?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Her two-piece look was paired with a floor-length black skirt and a Cartier gold choker necklace.
—Janelle Ash , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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