choker
Americannoun
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chokers
plural
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a person or thing that chokes.
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a necklace that fits snugly around the neck.
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a neckcloth or high collar.
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a chain or cable used to haul logs from the woods.
noun
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a woman's high collar, popular esp in the late 19th century
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any neckband or necklace worn tightly around the throat
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a high clerical collar; stock
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a person who chokes
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something that causes a person to choke
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Origin of choker
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“Ninety-two percent of the U.S. population hasn’t even tried Goodles yet, so we’re just getting started,” Zeszut said, wearing a pasta-noodle choker during a Zoom call to discuss the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
We meet Selena, a goth “content creator” with green streaks in her hair, a razor blade earring and a spiked choker, who would like to look more approachable, like Alicia Silverstone in “Clueless.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2025
Brittany Snow offered a refreshing show of color in a bright strapless custom Monot dress paired with a statement choker.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 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
Her peacock-colored lehanga that sweeps the floor, her arms full of sparkling bangles, her emerald-and-pearl choker, and the killer kajal that lines her eyelids make her the perfect candy-colored Bollywood poster girl.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The Proteas in June 2025 beat Australia in the World Test Championship final to win their first major International Cricket Council trophy and shrug off their "chokers" tag.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
Australia all-rounder Beau Webster said his side will look to capitalise on any signs that South Africa's reputation as chokers is preying on their minds.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
The accessories — from contemporary neck chokers to sometimes-bejeweled leg bands that one might associate with armor — added layers of intrigue.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
But the next morning Pearl came out wearing one of Lexie’s chokers, which looked like a gash of black lace around her neck.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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