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choker

noun

ˈchō-kər

Definition of choker

as in necklace

an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck a pearl choker closely wrapped around her throat

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Recent Examples of choker The model also shared a different angle of her engagement ring in a beachside selfie, where she could be seen beaming at the camera while wearing a cowrie shell choker necklace and a yellow flower in her brown hair. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 The garment was form-fitted and accompanied by a matching choker. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region. — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choker

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necklace

Noun

Beaded necklaces were also particularly prominent, with long, colorful, mixed-bead styles incorporating shells, coral and turquoise.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Lambert wears earrings once owned by Parton in the song’s video, while Stapleton sports a necklace that belonged to Rogers.

— Russ Penuell, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

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