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 Honest Beauty founder, 44, accessorized the look with several gold pieces, including a dangling pendant chain, a dainty choker necklace with a butterfly charm and several earrings.
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 July 2025
With their $350,000 price tag for a diamond choker version, these were meant to add pizazz but not formality to any outfit.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Graff Alongside more timeless pieces—like a triple-row pear-cut diamond choker that appeared to be lined with baguette emeralds—Graff showed a hero suite, celebrating the freedom and rebellion of Swinging London in the 1960s.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
But the winner is: The Sharks, who blew a 3-0 series lead to the Kings and lost in seven, leaving Joe Thornton looking like this and their reputation as the biggest chokers of the era intact.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 July 2025
With their $350,000 price tag for a diamond choker version, these were meant to add pizazz but not formality to any outfit.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Graff Alongside more timeless pieces—like a triple-row pear-cut diamond choker that appeared to be lined with baguette emeralds—Graff showed a hero suite, celebrating the freedom and rebellion of Swinging London in the 1960s.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
But the winner is: The Sharks, who blew a 3-0 series lead to the Kings and lost in seven, leaving Joe Thornton looking like this and their reputation as the biggest chokers of the era intact.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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 6 Aug. 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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