choker
noun
chok·er
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Definition of choker
1
: one that chokes
2
: something (such as a collar or necklace) worn closely about the throat or neck
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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Jenner’s pulled back hairstyle drew attention to her curve-hugging strapless white ankle-length dress, which featured a piece of ribbon fabric wrapped around her neck as a bow tie choker. — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, "Kylie Jenner Steals 'Hair Inspo' from Bella Hadid's Sleek VMAs Ponytail," 28 Aug. 2019 Eddlemon is described as standing 5 feet 1 inches tall, weighing about 100 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes, who was last seen wearing a black hoodie with white ripped jeans, shin high boots and a black lace choker. — Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, "Crown Point authorities issue Amber Alert for Indiana girl, 16, possibly abducted by older man family has protective order against," 17 Aug. 2019 The singer wore a red, one shoulder cocktail dress, finishing her look with a loose ponytail, silver choker and black heels. — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, "'Once Upon A Time': Britney Spears, boyfriend Sam Asghari attend 'first premiere' together," 23 July 2019 Asymmetrical earrings, chokers and double- and triple-finger rings are key to the collection; the latter is seen here in 18-karat white gold, embellished with diamonds, sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and emeralds. — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, "The Latest Red Carpet-Ready Looks From Paris High-Jewelry Collections," 8 July 2019 Would a team known as big-tournament chokers be overawed by the occasion of hosting a Women's World Cup? — Grant Wahl, SI.com, "France's Opening Statement Impossible to Ignore at Women's World Cup," 7 June 2019 The Princess of Wales accented the look with a sparkling choker. — Rose Minutaglio, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Channels Princess Diana In a Lace, Button-Up Gown," 9 Nov. 2018 Pissy sat on an empty subway bench in a semi-sheer royal blue bodysuit that covered the face; the neck was adorned with a studded choker. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Pissy Pussy Is the Sassy Drag Queen Keeping New York’s Nightlife Scene Alive," 5 Sep. 2018 The star’s look is paired with a black belt-style choker, chunky rings, silver dangling earrings and matching silver bracelets. — Jillian Ruffo, PEOPLE.com, "Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Selena Gomez's Latest Coach Campaign," 2 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'choker.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for choker
choker
noun
English Language Learners Definition of choker
: a necklace that fits closely around the neck
informal
: a person who fails to do something because of nervousness : a person who chokes
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