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choker

American  
[choh-ker] / ˈtʃoʊ kər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that chokes.

  2. a necklace that fits snugly around the neck.

  3. a neckcloth or high collar.

  4. a chain or cable used to haul logs from the woods.

choker British  
/ ˈtʃəʊkə /

noun

  1. a woman's high collar, popular esp in the late 19th century

  2. any neckband or necklace worn tightly around the throat

  3. a high clerical collar; stock

  4. a person who chokes

  5. something that causes a person to choke

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of choker

First recorded in 1545–55; choke + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Barbie star Robbie, who stars as Cathy, dazzled fans on Thursday turning up in a striking, corseted Gothic gown with a matching choker.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

The opener, a thick beige coat seeming regal, was immediately grounded in the present with a utilitarian studded collar, reminiscent of a choker, steering clear of vintage territory.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Dressed head to toe in black she looks tough, but she fiddles with her studded choker nervously and wipes a mascara-stained tear away from her cheek.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024

A puffy heart choker showcases a 5.5 carat Prada Cut diamond at its point, designed in an optical illusion that makes it look like it’s hovering over the gold.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

Now he saw that the girl was almost a young woman, poised and imperious, quite the little Pre-Raphaelite princess with her bangles and tresses, her painted nails and velvet choker.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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