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 actress’ look included a choker accessory with a shimmering floral appliqué.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
There are knee-high UGGs because UGG indeed, and, yes, there is a choker.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026
For the event, Diana wore a silk Dior slip dress, accessorizing it with a sapphire and multi-strand pearl choker and a Lady Dior bag, which was formerly called the Chouchou, according to Vogue, and was renamed in honor of Diana.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Royal fans immediately recognized the emerald choker as a favorite of Princess Diana's, who wore it many times between 1981 and 1996, perhaps most famously as a headband during a 1985 royal tour of Australia.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
There are knee-high UGGs because UGG indeed, and, yes, there is a choker.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026
For the event, Diana wore a silk Dior slip dress, accessorizing it with a sapphire and multi-strand pearl choker and a Lady Dior bag, which was formerly called the Chouchou, according to Vogue, and was renamed in honor of Diana.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Royal fans immediately recognized the emerald choker as a favorite of Princess Diana's, who wore it many times between 1981 and 1996, perhaps most famously as a headband during a 1985 royal tour of Australia.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for choker
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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