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 watch converted into a diamond choker, its hands set to midnight, did not exactly discourage further investigation.
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2 July 2026
In the selfie video, Valentina grinned into the camera wearing a gold choker and gold hoops as her mother hugged her from behind.
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Meg Walters,
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30 June 2026
Doechii was gorgeous in a lacy black number, accessorized with a statement necklace and choker.
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Diana had the cluster reset into a seven-strand pearl choker.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
In the selfie video, Valentina grinned into the camera wearing a gold choker and gold hoops as her mother hugged her from behind.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Doechii was gorgeous in a lacy black number, accessorized with a statement necklace and choker.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Diana had the cluster reset into a seven-strand pearl choker.
—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choker. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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